Thought Leadership
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.
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Why 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.
Read MoreSocial Media and Social Norming
CARE wanted to see if we could improve knowledge about and attitudes towards the idea of cooperative savings groups among our target participant groups in Atlanta, Houston, and LA. We wondered if boosted posts could increase interest from women in these markets to learn more and engage with Community Trusts to enjoy the same benefits seen outside the U.S.
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Meta: Social and Behavioral Change Communication learnings from 20 countries
CARE created social ads featuring personal stories from a series of women who had been impacted by COVID-19 and were initially vaccine hesitant. The series ran in November, ahead of Thanksgiving and other holiday travel when we knew our target audience would be planning to gather with their families.
Read MoreEmpowering tomorrow’s peacemakers in the Caucasus region
Building a more peaceful and understanding world isn’t just a nice idea. As recent events in Ukraine have shown, it’s one of the most pressing issues facing humankind. In the South Caucasus region — another fragile part of Eastern Europe that was once part of the former Soviet Union — the World Needs Challenge is equipping young people to play a role in building a more peaceful future.
Read MoreResponding to an historic snowstorm in NW Syria’s refugee settlements
CARE Turkey has been responding to urgent humanitarian needs in the wake of devastating winter weather in northwest Syria. The size of the need and the challenges inherent in the response get an up-close look through this photo essay, accompanied by a conversation with Sherine Ibrahim, CARE Turkey country director.
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