Thought Leadership
Dispatch from Islamabad: Pakistan’s people are paying the price for climate inaction
Between June and September this year, Pakistan was hit by unprecedented floods that killed over 1,000 people and affected more than 33 million people. Maryam Imtiaz, communications assistant at CARE Pakistan, witnessed first-hand stories of loss, resilience, and solidarity in Balochistan, one of the two most affected provinces. She shares what she has seen and heard, and urges for action to stop c
Read MoreBeyond data: the power of listening
We deal with huge numbers all day in humanitarian and development work. Behind every single one of those numbers is a human—millions of humans—living a life and trying to deal with the challenges they are facing. They matter beyond the insight that mining their data can provide.
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Women, girls in Afghanistan hope for the return of education for all
In Afghanistan, most schools closed as the country’s government changed in August 2021. Over the following months they gradually opened for boys in all grades, but girls above grade six have been home for nearly 10 months.
Read MoreCARE provides lifesaving mobile healthcare to vulnerable Afghans
“I am eight months pregnant, but this is the first time I'm seeing a doctor,” says Belqees*, 28, at a CARE mobile health clinic in Balkh province, northern Afghanistan. Like many women, Belqees either lives too far from a public hospital or cannot afford the transportation costs, and the cost of attending a private clinic puts that option out of reach
Read MoreIn Western Ukraine, a resort becomes a refuge
A resort called “Garden” near Lviv has hosted numerous weddings and other celebrations. Today it hosts up about 70 people displaced by war, with plans to host even more. The picturesque surroundings contrast sharply with the stories of hardship told by those arriving in search of rest.
Read MoreWhy putting women in charge of their own financial security pays dividends
Women-centered design acknowledges that women’s needs and the barriers they face are fundamentally different to men. Barriers might include laws and political systems that disadvantage women, harmful social norms, and limited access to finance due to no credit history or collateral, male guarantor requirements, or restrictions on land ownership.
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