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Crisis

Whether it is a sudden emergency or an ongoing crisis, CARE works to aid people in need around the world.

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CARE / Josh Estey

Our 2030 Goal: CARE provides quality, gender-focused and localized humanitarian assistance to 10% of those affected in major crises, reaching at least 50 million people by 2030.

In 2020, 168 million people need humanitarian assistance — a number that has continued to grow over the last decade.

70.8 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes. The human consequences of these crises are devastating. Families struggle to find shelter, to get enough to eat, and to find safe places to rebuild their lives. One in five women in crisis has experienced sexual assault.

On average, humanitarian crises are more complex than at any time in the last 15 years, and last nearly three years longer than they used to. Conflict, migration, and climate change are the key trends driving these crises — with 8 of the worst food crises in the world linked to conflict and climate change. And so far, we have only raised 54% of the money we would need to help all of the people in crisis.

CARE COVID-19 Response

For people already living in crisis, the effects of COVID-19 will be devastating. 

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These trends to longer, more complicated crises have a huge impact on our ability to support the people in need.

We need to think about funding over the long term, and not just to fill immediate gaps. We need to think about ways to prepare people and communities to cope with shocks and respond to emergencies themselves. We need to strengthen local institutions that can respond to people on the ground. And we need to find ways to address trends like climate change and conflict that make the situation worse.

Health in Emergencies

Natural disasters, armed conflict, and political unrest increase women’s and girls’ vulnerability.

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Women’s Leadership in Emergencies

Supporting women’s leadership and collective action during emergencies.

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Hunger in Emergencies

As inequality continues to rise, increasingly unjust and broken food systems – and the pressures of conflict and increasing climate change – have led to over 800 million hungry people, a number that is growing.

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Current Crisis and Disaster Response Efforts

CARE COVID-19 Response

For people already living in crisis, the effects of COVID-19 will be devastating.  Read More

CARE COVID-19 Response

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Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis

After 18 years of crisis in Afghanistan, humanitarian needs in the country show no signs of abating. Read More

Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis

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Haiti Hit by 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake

On the morning of August 14, 2021, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti, hitting the greater southern part of the island. As of August 25, the official reported death toll had risen to more than 2,200 people. Read More

Haiti Hit by 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake

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Hurricane Ida hits Louisiana, Gulf Coast of United States

On August 29, 2021, the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Ida slammed into the U.S. Gulf Coast region overnight, leaving a trail of wreckage, at least 12 dead and more than one million people without power in Louisiana alone. Read More

Hurricane Ida hits Louisiana, Gulf Coast of United States

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Syrian Refugee Crisis

The ongoing armed conflict in Syria has left up to 13.5 million people, more than half of whom are children, in need of humanitarian aid. Read More

Syrian Refugee Crisis

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South Sudan Humanitarian Crisis

More than 1.4 million South Sudanese are displaced inside the country, with more seeking refuge in neighboring countries. Read More

South Sudan Humanitarian Crisis

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