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International Literacy Day: The hidden ingredient in learning success is a nutritious school meal
September 8 is International Literacy Day, a reminder that learning starts with meeting children's basic needs. Around the world, nutritious school meals are helping children stay in school, concentrate in class, and build the literacy skills they need to succeed in life.
Read MoreA toilet means more than you think: Rebuilding durable sanitation in Zambia
In Chisekesi, Zambia, families rebuild collapsing latrines year after year, not because they don't value sanitation, but because no durable option meets their needs. iDE's human-centered design work reveals what it takes to build a toilet market rooted in dignity, durability and real household rhythms.
Read MoreBuilding resilient food systems starts locally: Lessons from CARE and Cargill’s PROSPER III partnerships
For more than 65 years, CARE and Cargill have partnered across agricultural communities around the world. Through that work, we’ve seen that durable outcomes depend on whether farmers and communities are connected to reliable markets, supported by strong local institutions and equipped with the knowledge and tools to adapt over time.
Read MoreWhere to test a model built for scaling: Lessons from our market-based sanitation program in Zambia
CARE, iDE, and IDinsight partnered to identify the most suitable location to pilot a scalable market-based sanitation model in sub-Saharan Africa. A data-driven site selection process led to Zambia’s Southern Province, highlighting the importance of using evidence, testing models in representative contexts, and validating assumptions through on-the-ground research to improve prospects for scale.
Read MoreRadical collaboration: Why we’re building a sanitation partnership the hard way
In the development sector, true partnership is rare. Learn how CARE, iDE, and IDinsight are overcoming "Not-Invented-Here Syndrome" through a lean, three-way experiment in Zambia to test how market-based sanitation (MBS) can scale sustainably under real-world conditions.
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Designing for scale: Rethinking what and how we build
How CARE's inquiry into scale has reshaped our approach to impact. In this first post of a new series, we examine why successful pilots often fail to expand globally and explore what it truly takes to challenge deeply held assumptions and design for lasting, system-level scale.
Read MoreCotopaxi: Tilling change, sowing hope
Emily Hopcian traveled to Ecuador to learn firsthand about the partnership between Cotopaxi and CARE, meeting women farmers and community members working to strengthen their livelihoods. She reflects on how training, resources, and women-led initiatives are helping communities build resilience and sow hope for the future.
Read MoreMulti-stakeholder collaboration in global supply chains: Lessons from Hershey’s income accelerator
Hershey’s Income Accelerator Program (HIAP) demonstrates how multi-stakeholder collaboration-corporate investment, NGO expertise, and community leadership - can advance farmer income, equality, and long-term resilience in Côte d’Ivoire.
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