In 2018 we launched our Village Savings & Loan Associations (VSLA) scaling strategy, with the target of reaching 50 million women and girls (62 million people) in countries with the highest rates of gender inequality and economic disparity, by 2030. Little did we know that we would be faced with a global pandemic that would have a catastrophic impact across multiple dimensions of women’s lives, deepening gender inequalities.
CARE’s localization model blends principles of both locally-led development and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) with an emphasis on shifting power to the local level. We intentionally center women, girls, and marginalized communities in everything that we do to ensure that the voices of underrepresented, underserved, and vulnerable populations lead and shape development solutions and humanitarian response. Read More
CARE’s new report “Breaking the Cycle: Food Insecurity, Protection, & Conflict in Colombia,” summarizes the findings of an action-based research on the intersection of armed conflict, hunger, and protection risks conducted in Colombia. This is a joint initiative between CARE, InterAction, and WFP. Read More
CARE Impact Partners works with the private sector to form strategic relationships that help integrate social sustainability across businesses and their global supply chains. Read More