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Refugees in Jordan feeling the effects of Ukraine conflict

By Sarah Easter • May 18, 2022

Ghena and Hanan currently have to spend the equivalent of 11 euros to buy three liters of cooking oil -- three euros more than six weeks ago. The effects of the war in Ukraine have now also reached Jordan. This means only one thing after more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic: further fear for their income.

20 Stories That Inspired Us in 2021

By CARE Staff • December 22, 2021

In a difficult year, these stories offered hope, strength and inspiration.

Why Women Farmers are Key to Addressing the Food Crisis in the DRC

By David Mutua • December 1, 2021

Isabelle Niyotwagirwa has grown her farm from 2 to 5 acres and up to 10 staff thanks to smart business decisions and support from local savings groups.

This Woman Stopped Making Dresses and Started Sewing Masks to Help Fight COVID in DRC

By David Mutua • November 29, 2021

As of September 2021, Françoise Mbweki had made 1,000 masks to help protect her community.

Meet the Entrepreneur Fighting for Change in East Darfur

By As told to Emma Langbridge • October 22, 2021

In her own words, Hawa shares how she grew the confidence to "speak out like a man" and captured the attention of other tribes

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Seeking Signals Through the Noise: CARE Launches 1st Crypto Voucher Pilots in Kenya and Ecuador

By CARE Staff • August 12, 2021

CARE is partnering with leaders in the cryptocurrency movement to deliver crypto-based vouchers to women and groups in Africa and Latin America.

‘When You Have Money, Your Voice Will be Heard by All’

By Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro and Michelle Nunn • July 1, 2021

VSLA savings groups promote equality for women and girls by helping women achieve greater economic empowerment and build social cohesion.

Village Savings & Loan Associations Annual Report 2020

By CARE Staff • April 21, 2021

VSLAs have become a force for good during this pandemic, supporting community responses, sharing important health messages and re-focusing finances to adapt to the crisis.

This Syrian Woman Built a Thriving Dairy Business in Jordan

By CARE Staff • March 12, 2021

With only some pots, utensils, an oven and small refrigerator, Abeer Abbas has created a sustainable and profitable local operation.

How Traditional Syrian Embroidery Made This Mother and Refugee Her Family’s Breadwinner