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Earthquake in Afghanistan: The latest news & how you can help
On October 7, 2023, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Herat, Afghanistan, killing over 2,000 people and causing extensive damage, especially in the Zindajan district. Amidst an existing humanitarian crisis, the earthquake has intensified needs for shelter, food, and medicine. CARE is assisting by distributing essentials and deploying health and livestock care teams.
Read More#TakeTheMic: How the next generation of girls are speaking up to end child marriage in Mali
For International Day of the Girl on October 11, 2023, CARE is launching #TakeTheMic to amplify girls' voices globally. In Mali, a young activist name Bintou has resisted forced marriage and became a vocal community leader. By challenging social norms, she secured community agreements against further child marriages.
Read MoreLebanon: what happened to health care?
In 2019, there were about 18 million fewer health workers than needed around the world. After two years and 15 million deaths over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, this gap has likely increased dramatically to at least 26 million fewer health workers than we need.
Read MoreCARE celebrates International Coffee Day
With roughly three billion cups enjoyed around the world every day, coffee is the planet’s second-most popular beverage – behind only water. Coffee farming forms an important part of the economy in many of the countries where CARE works, where women compose some 70 percent of the workforce and operate between 20 and 30 percent of the farms.
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DRC portraits: faces of the displaced
The Democratic Republic of Congo is in the grips of a worsening humanitarian disaster. Ongoing conflict has displaced over 6.1 million people, making it the country with the highest number of Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in Africa. At the same time, more than 26 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance.
Read MoreClimate change & the floods in Libya
Record temperatures intensified the impact of storms like Daniel, leading to severe floods in Libya, especially in the city of Derna. As such extreme events become more common, organizations like CARE are innovating solutions. With North Africa warming at twice the global rate, urgent action, including disaster risk reduction and resilience investment, is crucial.
Read MoreFlooding in Libya: what’s happening now & how to help
Devastating floods hit Libya after Hurricane Daniel's landfall, causing unprecedented damage. Many thousands have died, and more have been displaced. Learn about the ongoing relief efforts, the challenges faced, and how you can help support the affected communities.
Read MoreMimi’s Kittens: A symbol of hope in the aftermath of the Morocco earthquake
After the devastating earthquake in Morocco, Fatiha faces the loss of her home and business. Amidst the tragedy, her cat Mimi's kittens remain trapped under rubble, symbolizing hope and resilience. As CARE helps the community grapple with the quake's aftermath, Fatiha's primary concern is reuniting her family and ensuring shelter, especially for her traumatized youngest daughter.
Read More“I’ve never experienced fear on any mission”: A Ukraine humanitarian worker’s story
Passionate about social work almost since childhood, Irina Ozhehova understood firsthand the significance of risking one's life to save others, and she possessed the ability to build robust teams and devise solutions during crises. Recently, she joined CARE Ukraine as a Rapid Response Officer, which enabled her to engage in large-scale projects and extend assistance to even more people.
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