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Jordan Chiles, Abby Wambach, and Julie Foudy celebrate International Women’s Day with CARE’s “Level the Playing Field” campaign
March 3, 2026
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Drought in Somalia: Acute hunger levels double in one year, according to new IPC report
February 24, 2026
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Escalating conflict in Middle East puts millions at risk
We are deeply alarmed by the sharp escalation of conflict in the Middle East. The conflict is threatening the lives and wellbeing of millions of people. Countless communities are stricken by trauma and the fear of what may come next.
Read MoreJordan Chiles, Abby Wambach, and Julie Foudy celebrate International Women’s Day with CARE’s “Level the Playing Field” campaign
CARE, the leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and defeating poverty, announced today Level the Playing Field, a multi-day campaign in celebration of International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8. This year’s campaign, which includes an original PSA, live events, and advocacy outreach on Capitol Hill, invites audiences to take a simple and meaningful action to sign a pledge t
Read MoreDrought in Somalia: Acute hunger levels double in one year, according to new IPC report
A new report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) confirms that hunger across Somalia is rising sharply following four consecutive seasons of failed rains and steep humanitarian funding cuts.
Read MoreForbes: CARE’s President and CEO Michelle Nunn on the future of humanitarian leadership
Michelle Nunn, CARE's President and CEO, spoke about redefining humanitarian leadership in 2026. Nunn is among a select group of women leaders weighing in on the future of the humanitarian sector and what it will take to reframe the narrative and transform the way the sector operates.
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AJC: Michelle Nunn speaks about CARE’s 80th anniversary and more
Michelle Nunn, CARE's President and CEO, spoke with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution about the organization's 80th anniversary, the delivery of its first food packages in post-world-war II, and the difficulties of navigating a challenging environment for foreign assistance.
Read MoreAl Jazeera: CARE’s Country Director James Akai speaks on escalating crisis in South Sudan
James Akai, CARE’s South Sudan Country Director, spoke to Al Jazeera about the impact of the escalating conflict on the civil population, the difficulties humanitarians face in accessing communities and the impact of aid cuts.
Read MoreCARE named as host of the Frontline Health Workers Coalition
The Frontline Health Workers Coalition, a global alliance dedicated to strengthening and supporting the health workforce around the world, has a new home. Effective January 1, 2026, CARE, a global leader in the fight to end poverty, has assumed the role of host organization for the Coalition.
Read MoreSouth Sudan: Escalating conflict in Jonglei deepens food insecurity, human suffering
CARE South Sudan warns that escalating conflict and displacement in Jonglei State are rapidly intensifying hunger, human suffering, and protection risks, compounding an already severe humanitarian crisis in one of the country’s most vulnerable regions.
Read MoreCNN: Michelle Nunn speaks about the impact of aid cuts and CARE’s 80th anniversary
Michelle Nunn, President & CEO of CARE, spoke with CNN's Bianna Golodryga on how global cuts to humanitarian aid are affecting people around the world. Nunn also spoke about CARE's 80 anniversary, how the organization has supported people in need around the world, and the re-launch of the iconic CARE PACKAGE®
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