Women and Children in Emergencies
CARE health centers in Somalia are a lifeline for families and malnourished children — but funding cuts are forcing them to close
In a displacement camp in Somalia, Aisha struggles to find enough food and water for her nine children. Now the CARE health center treating her 1-year-old daughter for severe acute malnutrition is preparing to close as funding cuts reduce lifesaving health services across the country.
Read MoreWar on education: Students in Ukraine head back to school, but not back to normal
More than four years of war have transformed education for millions of children in Ukraine. For eight-year-old Milana, school has always meant online lessons and air raid alerts. Now, her mother and a CARE-supported women’s group are working to build a shelter that could finally bring local children back into the classroom.
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A kit, a clinic, a chance: For survivors of sexual violence in DRC, safety depends on dwindling supplies
When 18-year-old Neema survived a brutal attack in eastern DRC, a single PEP kit changed the course of her life. But as funding cuts leave facilities without lifesaving supplies, thousands of women and girls may be turned away when they need care the most.
Read More2025 Pakistan monsoon floods impact millions: CARE launches emergency response
Since June 26, 2025, devastating monsoon floods have claimed over 1,000 lives across Pakistan and caused massive destruction to homes, roads, and critical infrastructure. In response, CARE Pakistan and its partners are delivering urgent assistance, including shelter kits, hygiene kits, food packs, and non-food items, alongside cash support assessments to help affected families meet their immediate
Read MoreCARE wants to know: Who cares?
Who cares? It's a question answered by people like Maria, a mother fleeing war and protecting her child in Sudan; and Hiba, a Syrian entrepreneur rebuilding her life after an earthquake, and Luis, a fisherman rescuing neighbors from a flood in Mozambique. Their stories prove that caring isn't just an idea — it's an action. Join CARE in supporting communities around the world.
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