Since 2013, CARE has focused on understanding women's roles and needs during crises, initially starting with the Syrian conflict. Through initiatives like Rapid Gender Analysis and Women Respond, CARE has gathered insights into how women lead during crises and what support they require. This brief aligns with CARE's latest report, Women in War which combines surveys, interviews, and data models using public datasets to comprehend women's experiences in conflict.
The government of Burundi has declared a humanitarian crisis you may not have seen in the midst of all the crises in the world. Double-digit food price inflation, 1.23 million people facing food insecurity, conflict in DRC impacting trade, and more than 200,000 people displaced: the crises in Burundi barely get enough attention globally. In fact, Burundi is the third in the list of most under-reported crises. If you haven’t been following the situation in Burundi, here are 4 things women in Burundi want you to know. Read More
CARE, Shouhardo III program of Bangladesh and Kuza, have collaborated to digitize the FFBS content with support from SUFFBS technical teams, enhancing learner engagement, sustainability, and outreach to vulnerable farmers, including women and youth. This partnership has been instrumental in creating digital tools that ensure broader access to training resources and support the practical application of improved livestock practices to foster long-term livestock productivity and gender equity, driving sustainable agricultural development and community empowerment through a more inclusive and effective learning environment. The digital livestock FFBS is piloted in 6 districts of Shouhardo program in Bangladesh with 10 Local Service Providers facilitating the sessions to 200 Farmers. Read More
Approaches that achieve gender equality, that move beyond the individual level to address greater interpersonal, socio-cultural, and community factors that influence gender attitudes and behaviors, have been shown by rigorous impact evaluations to be impactful in promoting gender-equitable attitudes (e.g., SASA! Program in Uganda), reducing gender-based violence (e.g., Stepping Stones and Creating Futures program in South Africa), and decreasing social acceptance of intimate partner violence (e.g., RESPECT program in Tanzania). Read the report to find out more. Read More