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Despite enormous challenges, some girls in Afghanistan are still finding ways to learn
In Afghanistan, where 80% of school-aged girls are out of school, community-based education is sparking hope. Programs like CARE's Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) are part of the Leave No Girls Behind (LNGB+) initiative, providing marginalized girls, including those with disabilities, access to primary education and empowering them with literacy and arithmetic skills, fostering a brighter futur
Read More“Even here, we are not safe”: Refugees in Chad face extreme hardship as conflict continues in Sudan
What is happening in Sudan continues to affect the wider region. Sudanese refugees still face extreme hardships once they arrive in Chad. The humanitarian crisis has affected over 3.3 million people, with women and children suffering the most.
Read MoreHope and resilience on World Humanitarian Day 2023
World Humanitarian Day 2023 is on August 19th. For WHD23, CARE is calling attention to the harrowing experiences of refugees fleeing conflict, and the universal longing all people have for stability, safety, and equality. We’re honoring the struggles and resilience of refugees from around the world -- from Leen's work as a community organizer in Türkiye to the challenges faced by refugees in camps
Read MoreA story of hope for Indigenous culture and language in Cambodia
Indigenous communities in Cambodia often face multi-faceted challenges to educate their children owing to a lack of appropriate primers. Nang Chhok* is nine years old. She attends a multilingual primary school in the O’chum district, Ratanakiri province, in Cambodia, where she learns in both Khmer and her Indigenous Krueng language.
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CARE in Sudan: Providing lifesaving health care in one of the world’s most dangerous environments
During the war in Sudan that began on April 15, 2023, health services were severely disrupted, with medical facilities looted and destroyed. CARE Sudan has been working under extreme conditions to provide rapid support essential health and nutrition services.
Read MoreCats for human rights!
On International Cat Day find out more about the unique bond between humans and cats across 111 countries where CARE works. Explore how cats enhance mental well-being and foster a sense of community around the world. Share your stories with #CatsForHumanRights and help us deepen this connection that inspires empathy and compassion.
Read MoreSix months after being buried alive: “Many say that the earthquake is over, but it is not over”
In February 2023, earthquakes rocked southeastern Türkiye and Syria, causing widespread death, injury, and infrastructural damage. Six months on, the humanitarian crisis persists, with survivors like Elcin, a mother who lost her children and mother, living in makeshift container homes and grappling with the psychological impact of the disaster.
Read MoreLebanon today: seeking a path through years of loss
Three years ago, 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded at the Port of Beirut, killing at least 220 people, injuring more than 7000, and causing between 3.8 and 4.6 billion dollars in damages to infrastructure, buildings, and surrounding areas. In Beirut today, the scars remain as the project of rebuilding sputters.
Read MoreThe singing banker of Thanh Hoa
Nguyen Hai Duong, General Director of Thanh Hoa Microfinance Institution in Vietnam, breaks the banker's stereotype by showcasing his passion for local delicacies, ornamental flowers -- and nurturing women entrepreneurs through a partnership with CARE's Women's Economic Justice program.
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