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CARE at 80: Eight decades of courage, compassion, and change
80 years after the first CARE PACKAGE® shipments arrived in postwar Europe, CARE continues to deliver lifesaving aid and long-term support in some of the world’s hardest-hit communities. From emergency response to modern CARE PACKAGE programs and digital tools for women, this anniversary story highlights CARE’s past, present, and future impact.
Read MoreHeart of the Andes: Indigenous women revive the native shungo potato
On the slopes of Mount Chimborazo, Indigenous women are cultivating ancient potato varieties using traditional methods. Their work preserves cultural heritage, strengthens local agriculture, and supports families facing the pressures of a changing climate.
Read MoreOpportunity lost: The human cost of aid cuts in Tanzania
When U.S. funding cuts abruptly ended a youth training program in Tanzania, thousands of young people, many of them mothers, lost their chance to build stable livelihoods. Their stories reveal the real human cost of aid cuts and why support matters.
Read MoreMarket makers: A snapshot of savings groups driving global economic growth
From the markets of Uganda to the hills of Ecuador, savings groups are helping women and youth turn small investments into lasting change. These groups drive entrepreneurship, digital innovation, and community resilience.
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Six reasons women’s savings groups drive economic growth
Amid global funding cuts and rising crises, this piece outlines six compelling reasons why CARE continues to invest in women-led savings groups (VSLAs). From delivering a high return on investment (VSLAs return $18.85 for every $1 invested) to building resilience in emergencies and closing the massive global financing gap for women entrepreneurs, VSLAs are proving to be the cornerstone of sustaina
Read MoreCARE ready to deliver emergency packages in Gaza
After two years of siege and a fragile ceasefire, CARE is bringing relief to families in Gaza suffering from hunger and displacement. Building on a legacy that began in 1948, CARE's team continues delivering food, water, medical care, and hope through modern CARE PACKAGES® to communities who have lost everything.
Read MoreInternational Day of the Girl 2025: “If we take care of the earth, the earth will take care of us.”
In Ecuador, 10-year-old Perla and her mother, Josselyn, care for Pachamama — Mother Earth — as part of a women-led movement against climate change. This International Day of the Girl, CARE celebrates girls like Perla.
Read More2025 Pakistan monsoon floods impact millions: CARE launches emergency response
Since June 26, 2025, devastating monsoon floods have claimed over 1,000 lives across Pakistan and caused massive destruction to homes, roads, and critical infrastructure. In response, CARE Pakistan and its partners are delivering urgent assistance, including shelter kits, hygiene kits, food packs, and non-food items, alongside cash support assessments to help affected families meet their immediate
Read MoreCARE wants to know: Who cares?
Who cares? It's a question answered by people like Maria, a mother fleeing war and protecting her child in Sudan; and Hiba, a Syrian entrepreneur rebuilding her life after an earthquake, and Luis, a fisherman rescuing neighbors from a flood in Mozambique. Their stories prove that caring isn't just an idea — it's an action. Join CARE in supporting communities around the world.
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