Conflict continues to ravage Sudan, driving over 25.6 million people, 54% of the population, into hunger. Of these, 3.7 million are children aged below the age of five, many of whom are acutely malnourished and suffering irreversible harm.
Read MoreThe Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has issued a stark warning at the end of July that the worst-case scenario of famine is now unfolding in the Gaza Strip. CNN interviewed Beckie Ryan, CARE Response Director in Gaza, on starvation at a CARE health clinic.
Read MoreThe testimonies of our colleagues and partners, combined with the analysis of technical experts are clear – famine is happening in Gaza. Palestinians are suffering a manmade famine, caused by Israel’s siege and the deliberate obstruction of aid, fuelled by the inaction of world leaders.
Read MoreThe Israeli announcement of a one-week humanitarian pause in certain parts of Gaza that will reportedly see the designation of secure routes for UN convoys and the lifting of customs on food, medicine, and aid for a limited time period at one crossing point, is not a solution to the mass starvation and manmade humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Read MoreSarah Thompson, Associate Vice President for US Programs at CARE, was interviewed by Fox 5 during an event held at CARE's headquarters in Downtown Atlanta where dozens of UPS employee volunteers gathered to pack 1000 disaster response “CARE Packages” that will be distributed during hurricane season in the US.
Read MoreCARE is there delivering lifesaving aid and defending the lives of families in crisis.
The Atlanta-based humanitarian organization CARE is partnering with The UPS Foundation to prepare for the peak hurricane season. Earlier today, dozens of UPS employee volunteers gathered at CARE's headquarters in Downtown Atlanta to pack 1,000 disaster response CARE PACKAGE® boxes.
Read MoreOver the last two months, non-stop drone and missile strikes across Ukraine have killed civilians and made the lives of countless individuals and families unbearable. July saw an increase in the intensity of the attacks. CARE calls for adherence to International Humanitarian Law to protect civilians and ensure uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid.
Read MoreCARE teams in the DRC speak of the shortage of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) kits to treat the victims of sexual violence as a result of aid cuts. PEP kits are vital for preventing HIV infection following rape and sexual assault.
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