Women and Girls in Emergencies
Colombia earthquake 2026: What you need to know
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has upended life across western Colombia, destroying homes, cutting off vital infrastructure and forcing thousands of families from their homes. As search-and-rescue efforts continue, CARE teams are reaching the hardest-hit communities with emergency assistance, shelter supplies and support to help families get through the aftermath.
Read MoreVenezuela earthquake: 5 things you should know 1 week later
One week after Venezuela's strongest earthquake in more than 125 years, the full scale of the disaster is still emerging. Through local frontline partners like Tinta Violeta and Grupo Social CESAP, CARE is helping deliver urgent relief, hot meals, and trauma support to the hardest-hit communities, with a particular focus on the safety of women and girls.
Read MoreNepal floods 2025: Delivering CARE’s emergency backpack in 48 hours
When sudden flash floods tore through Nepal’s Bardiya district, families lost everything in minutes. This is the story of how a reimagined post-WWII innovation — the portable CARE PACKAGE for Emergencies — reached displaced families within a critical 48-hour window.
Read MoreSudan crisis: How families are restoring water and healthcare in Khartoum
Three years of civil war have collapsed water systems, shuttered clinics, and displaced millions across Sudan. In Khartoum, CARE Sudan is working with returning families and local communities to restore clean water, basic healthcare, and dignity — one neighborhood at a time.
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More than a monthly cycle: Why menstrual health is a human right
On any given day, 300 million women are menstruating worldwide — yet 500 million lack the basics to do so safely. From refugee camps in Bangladesh to schools in Ethiopia, CARE is tackling period poverty where it hits hardest: in emergencies, in classrooms, and in communities where silence has long been the biggest barrier.
Read MoreSouth Sudan hunger crisis: Children face malnutrition as health services collapse
In South Sudan, hunger is becoming a health emergency. CARE-supported health workers are treating children for severe malnutrition as families face conflict, displacement, rising food prices, and damaged health services.
Read MoreNew Ebola outbreak hits DRC and Uganda: What you need to know
A new Ebola outbreak in the eastern DRC is raising regional concern, including in Uganda. CARE and local partners are supporting preparedness efforts, with a focus on trusted information, infection prevention, and the heightened risks facing women and girls.
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