Perspectives
No place like home: Bearing witness in the DRC
Over 6.9 million people have been forced from their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo, creating Africa’s largest displacement crisis. CARE’s Deepmala Mahla shares moving stories of women and families enduring violence, hunger, and loss — yet showing remarkable resilience as they rebuild their lives.
Read MoreHelp CARE respond to emergencies.
CARE is there delivering lifesaving aid and defending the lives of families in crisis.
Leaving Ukraine
Luba made the heart-wrenching decision to leave her home in Ukraine, carrying her baby, Romchik, to safety in Poland. Her journey is part of a new wave of Ukrainian refugees seeking aid as the conflict intensifies. With CARE Poland and local partners, she found the support she needed to start anew.
Read MoreMeet the women leading Syria’s fight for survival and recovery
"If I return, how will I live? There are no schools, hospitals, or health centers. There are no jobs. If I go back, what will I return to? A home with no walls?" says Salwa, a displaced mother struggling to rebuild her life in Syria.
Read MoreZimbabwe’s road to recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Idai
Cyclone Idai caused an estimated $622 million in direct damage and $1.1 billion in recovery and rebuilding efforts. By now, CARE has reached over 300,000 cyclone-affected people with food, water, education, shelter, and drought-resistant seeds.
Read More