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Sudan 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.
Read MoreMore 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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