BBC World News reports on the aftermath of the earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on the night of August 31. Deepmala Mahla, CARE’s Chief Humanitarian Officer, is quoted on the potential difficulty of reaching survivors due to the mountainous terrain and many road closures because of damages.
Read MoreCARE is deeply saddened by the loss of lives caused by the 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck in Kunar and Jalalabad, the eastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2025, with an estimated 800 casualties already reported and destruction across the region.
Read MoreOn August 22, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) released a report that confirmed famine in Gaza City. Becky Ryan, CARE Response Director in Gaza, spoke to the Washington Post about the health conditions of women and children she met while in Gaza.
Read MoreCARE is there delivering lifesaving aid and defending the lives of families in crisis.
Pakistan is facing one of its most severe monsoon seasons in recent years. Since June, devastating floods have caused more than 650 deaths, injured nearly 1,000 people, and displaced tens of thousands into overcrowded camps and host communities.
Read MoreThe siege of El Fasher, which has been ongoing for over one year, has deepened the acute humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan. Families fleeing North Darfur continue to pass through or settle in East Darfur, where CARE Sudan delivers life-saving assistance.
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