Latin America and Caribbean

How this Entrepreneur Beat Education Barriers to Run Her Own Jewelry Business in Peru

By CARE Staff • November 18, 2020

Despite growing up with few educational opportunities, Maria Elena Menacho García started her own jewelry business eight years ago. She has slowly grown her business and now has two stores, each employing two members of staff.

This Entrepreneur is Leading the Path for Businesswomen in Peru

By Emma Langbridge • November 18, 2020

As a child, María Julia Ancajima Prado supported her younger siblings. Now, she has a successful business to call her own.

Twenty percent of Honduras’s Population Impacted by Hurricane Eta

By Debbie Michaud • November 16, 2020

One farmer shares how the storm destroyed her operation and plunged her family into debt

Category 5 Hurricane Iota Heads for Central America

By Debbie Michaud • November 16, 2020

Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and other countries are still reeling from Hurricane Eta's devastating impacts barely two weeks ago. As Iota gains strength, effects could be catastrophic.

Tropical Depression Eta Devastates Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala

By CARE Staff • November 6, 2020

Heavy rains and severe flooding have killed 60 and damaged roads and bridges and caused landslides.

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‘My Name is Damary’

By CARE Staff • October 1, 2020

Haylie Duff raises her voice alongside Damary to tell the story of a young girl's determination and resilience in Damary's own words.

See How One Family in Ecuador is Recovering From COVID-19

By CARE Staff • September 17, 2020

Angélica Romero was infected last spring, had to stop work, and is still trying to recover. Here’s a glimpse at how she and her family spend their days at home.

Sofía Sprechmann Sineiro’s World Humanitarian Day Message From Ecuador

By CARE Staff • August 18, 2020

Secretary General of CARE International delivers an update on CARE's work supporting communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iman: ‘I am a Refugee’

By CARE Staff • June 16, 2020

Ahead of World Refugee Day on June 20, CARE’s Global Advocate shares her personal story of becoming a refugee at 16 to draw attention to the particular threat COVID-19 poses to the most vulnerable, including refugees and the forcibly displaced.

A Look at How Refugees Around the World Are Living During COVID-19

By Jacky Habib • June 16, 2020

From Venezuelan migrants in Ecuador to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, this photo essay gives a glimpse into how displaced people are coping amid a pandemic.

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