Humanitarian and Emergency Relief

Sudan’s humanitarian crisis: A CARE leader’s journey home after 3 years of war

By Beatrice M. Spadacini • January 5, 2026

As Sudan faces the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, a longtime CARE leader risks checkpoints, fear, and loss to reunite with his mother after nearly three years of war.

CARE at 80: Eight decades of courage, compassion, and change

By Becca Mountain • November 26, 2025

80 years after the first CARE PACKAGE® shipments arrived in postwar Europe, CARE continues to deliver lifesaving aid and long-term support in some of the world’s hardest-hit communities. From emergency response to modern CARE PACKAGE programs and digital tools for women, this anniversary story highlights CARE’s past, present, and future impact.

CARE ready to deliver emergency packages in Gaza

By CARE Staff • October 23, 2025

After two years of siege and a fragile ceasefire, CARE is bringing relief to families in Gaza suffering from hunger and displacement. Building on a legacy that began in 1948, CARE's team continues delivering food, water, medical care, and hope through modern CARE PACKAGES® to communities who have lost everything.

When the river overflowed: Stories of mothers in the Philippines

By Jennifer Anne Mendoza • August 27, 2025

Severe Tropical Storm Wipha forced thousands into crowded evacuation centers. For mothers Maribel and Claudine, the rains washed away not only their homes but also their sense of safety and stability.

World Humanitarian Day 2025

By Sarah Easter • August 19, 2025

When fighting erupted in Khartoum, CARE staffer Walaa refused to give up on her colleague Takunda, who was trapped in a guesthouse surrounded by armed groups. Their story is a reminder of the courage and solidarity aid workers show every day in conflict zones.

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Famine in Gaza: What you need to know now

By Becca Mountain and CARE Staff • July 31, 2025

Gaza is facing a manmade famine in 2025, with rising starvation and blocked aid. Learn what’s happening, what’s causing it, and how it can be stopped.

Poisoned rivers: The fight for dignity in northern Ecuador

By Ramiro Urbino and Cristina Gordon, Fundación Lunita Lunera • June 12, 2025

An oil spill in Ecuador’s Esmeraldas region poisoned rivers and destroyed livelihoods. CARE and local women-led partners have responded with emergency support while advancing dignity and resilience.

CARE staff in Gaza: hunger, grief, and relentless danger

By Becca Mountain • May 28, 2025

In Gaza, CARE’s staff face the same hunger, danger, and grief as those they serve. They continue their lifesaving work even as their own families are displaced and at risk.

Myanmar earthquake: A survivor turned first responder

By CARE Staff • April 17, 2025

A volunteer in Myanmar shares her story of surviving a devastating earthquake—and leading her community's recovery.

Myanmar earthquake: CARE delivers assistance as death toll climbs

By CARE Staff • April 4, 2025

CARE teams are racing to provide relief to the people most impacted by the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar.

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