Education and Work for Women
International 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 MoreSeeds of change: Women farmers in Yemen grow food, income, and confidence
In Yemen’s Taiz Governorate, where conflict and displacement have left millions food insecure, a simple but powerful solution is taking root: home gardens. With support from CARE and the WFP, 200 women received seeds, tools, irrigation systems, and training to grow their own food.
Read MoreIn Somaliland, a bowl of food opens school doors for girls
In drought-affected Somaliland, daily meals eaten at school are nourishing more than bodies and minds. With food on the table, children—especially girls—are returning to school, families are breathing easier, and entire communities are growing stronger.
Read MoreHelp CARE respond to emergencies.
CARE is there delivering lifesaving aid and defending the lives of families in crisis.