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CARE in Malawi: “We don’t wait until a cyclone hits to start taking action”

By Jacky Habib · April 7, 2023

According to the UN, tropical cyclone Freddy displaced nearly 660,000 people in southern Malawi and killed 676. Another 537 are still missing. We spoke with Laura Criado Lafuente, Deputy Country Director of Programs for CARE Malawi, on how the organization is delivering aid amid this emergency and how women and girls are particularly impacted.

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CARE Ready to Respond to Philippine’s Taal Volcano, Possible Hazardous Eruption.

January 13, 2020

MANILA (January 13, 2010) - On the afternoon of January 12, 2020, the Taal Volcano located in the province of Batangas in Luzon Island had a steam driven explosion. It has since been in a period of unrest, resulting in 75 volcanic earthquakes.

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Fires in Australia Must Serve as Wake-up Call to Climate Crisis

January 9, 2020

CANBERRA (January 9, 2020) - A new reality is taking place for Australians as catastrophic bushfires upend the lives of millions. Projections from climate scientists are now becoming the harsh reality and should serve as a wake-up call to other countries around the world to take action.

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Philippines: Typhoon Phanfone Strikes on Christmas Eve

December 29, 2019

MANILLA (December 29, 2019) – CARE activated its emergency protocols immediately on Christmas Eve right after Typhoon Phanfone (locally known as Typhoon Ursula) made its first landfall. CARE staff, along with local partners, are assessing the situation on the ground, to provide initial relief in areas that were greatly affected by the typhoon.

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Governments Ignore Global Outcry for Climate Justice at COP25

December 16, 2019

MADRID (December 15, 2019) – At the conclusion of the 25th Climate Conference of the Parties (COP25), CARE expresses its deep concern over the large disconnect between the reality of the climate emergency and people’s demands for climate justice, and the bare minimum that governments pieced together at the negotiations.

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As Rains in Kenya Expected to Increase Over the Next Few Days, CARE Gears up to Respond With Assistance Targeted at Women and Girls

December 6, 2019

Nairobi (December 6, 2019) - As rains are expected to continue over the next few days and conditions likely to worsen, CARE plans to respond to the floods that have devastated much of Kenya. CARE plans to provide lifesaving assistance across Garissa County, with a focus on some of the most vulnerable, including refugees living in

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Climate Change Leaves 1.6 Million in Mozambique in Need of Urgent Assistance

November 12, 2019

MAPUTO (November 12, 2019) - At least 1.6 million people in the central and southern parts of Mozambique are presently in need of assistance due to the devastating effects of the ongoing drought and increasingly severe weather events. Mozambique is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to natural disasters and climate change.

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Cyclone Idai 6 Months on: CARE Issues Dire warnings as Studies Show 41 Million Face Hunger in Southern Africa

September 12, 2019

BEIRA (September 12, 2019) - A combination of natural disasters made worse by climate change, funding shortfalls and weak economies across southern Africa has increased food insecurity by 28 percent, new findings have revealed.

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Cyclone Idai Faded from News Headlines, But Its Larger Impact is Yet to Be Felt.

May 28, 2019

BEIRA (May 28, 2019) – Ten weeks after Cyclone Idai struck southern African nations, communities in central Mozambique are still struggling to rebuild their lives. After entire villages were destroyed, many Mozambicans are still living in tents in displacement camps, or in improvised sheds that are not suitable for living.“Cyclone Idai has left a level

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CARE Gears up to Support Mozambique and Malawi as Enormous Cyclone Threatens Southern Africa

March 14, 2019

MAPUTO (March 14, 2019) - CARE experts are working with the governments of Malawi and Mozambique to prepare for Cyclone Idai which is expected to make landfall tonight Thursday, March 14th.Over the past five days, heavy rains and flooding across Malawi and Mozambique have already affected nearly 843,000 people and caused at least 60 deaths,

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CARE Ready to Respond to Philippine’s Taal Volcano, Possible Hazardous Eruption.

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Fires in Australia Must Serve as Wake-up Call to Climate Crisis

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Philippines: Typhoon Phanfone Strikes on Christmas Eve

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Governments Ignore Global Outcry for Climate Justice at COP25

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As Rains in Kenya Expected to Increase Over the Next Few Days, CARE Gears up to Respond With Assistance Targeted at Women and Girls

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Climate Change Leaves 1.6 Million in Mozambique in Need of Urgent Assistance

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Cyclone Idai 6 Months on: CARE Issues Dire warnings as Studies Show 41 Million Face Hunger in Southern Africa

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Cyclone Idai Faded from News Headlines, But Its Larger Impact is Yet to Be Felt.

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CARE Gears up to Support Mozambique and Malawi as Enormous Cyclone Threatens Southern Africa

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Disaster Preparedness

News

CARE in Malawi: “We don’t wait until a cyclone hits to start taking action”

Press Releases

CARE Ready to Respond to Philippine’s Taal Volcano, Possible Hazardous Eruption.

Press Releases

Fires in Australia Must Serve as Wake-up Call to Climate Crisis

Press Releases

Philippines: Typhoon Phanfone Strikes on Christmas Eve

Press Releases

Governments Ignore Global Outcry for Climate Justice at COP25

Press Releases

As Rains in Kenya Expected to Increase Over the Next Few Days, CARE Gears up to Respond With Assistance Targeted at Women and Girls

Press Releases

Climate Change Leaves 1.6 Million in Mozambique in Need of Urgent Assistance

Press Releases

Cyclone Idai 6 Months on: CARE Issues Dire warnings as Studies Show 41 Million Face Hunger in Southern Africa

Press Releases

Cyclone Idai Faded from News Headlines, But Its Larger Impact is Yet to Be Felt.

Press Releases

CARE Gears up to Support Mozambique and Malawi as Enormous Cyclone Threatens Southern Africa

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