Crisis Response
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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National Hurricane Preparedness Week: CARE shares disaster prep tips and begins readying response efforts for the 2026 season
This National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 3-9), CARE is readying its emergency response team, partnerships, and plans to provide immediate relief. This includes training staff responders, building national and local partnerships, and strengthening the cash assistance program.
Read MoreHow school meals are saving the future for refugee children in Uganda
In Uganda’s Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, a revolutionary biogas project is turning kitchen waste into clean energy and school lunches. Discover how local schools are moving from aid dependency to self-reliance, doubling attendance and providing 18,000 students with the nutrition they need to succeed.
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