Reports & Resources

Evaluations/Research

Time for a Better Bargain: How the Aid System Shortchanges Women and Girls in Crisis

March 3, 2021

In recent years, donor countries and agencies have engaged in unprecedented discussions and commitments to gender equality, from setting feminist development policies to passing UN resolutions on Women, Peace and Security. But despite the talk, the numbers tell a different story—one in which women and girls still get shortchanged. This report assesses the top 11 donors and 5 UN agencies on three priority areas.

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Lessons Learned

AMAL Learning Report

By Pari Chowdhary · March 2, 2021

This report consolidates learnings and recommendations on sexual and reproductive health service provision for adolescents in crisis settings from the first pilot of the AMAL Initiative in northwest Syria.

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Tools

VSLAiE: Combining VSLAs & Cash for Humanitarian Outcomes

March 1, 2021

The combination of VSLAs and CVA can support improved outcomes for crisis-affected populations and more efficient and effective interventions.

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Evaluations/Research

‘IF WE DON’T WORK, WE DON’T EAT’ Syrian Women Face Mounting Food Insecurity a Decade into the Conflict

February 24, 2021

Ten years ago, the lives of many Syrians changed profoundly as violence erupted between the regime of President Bashar al-Assad and armed resistance forces. The resulting humanitarian crisis is one of the worst of our time – 6.7 million Syrians remain internally displaced; 11 million people are in need and 12.4 million live with food insecurity.

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Tools

Advocating With CARE | CARE Action Toolkit

February 4, 2021

“Advocacy” is a powerful word with a simple meaning. When you advocate for CARE, you join a diverse network of more than 200,000 people dedicated to progress — progress for women, girls, families and entire communities around the world.

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Tools

Meeting and Building Relationships with Members of Congress | CARE Action Toolkit

February 4, 2021

The role of CARE advocates is to help Congressional members and staff understand the importance of U.S. leadership on global issues. Members of Congress respect CARE and its extensive network of advocates as leaders in the fight to end global poverty and achieve social justice.

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Impact Reports

Addressing Gender-Based Violence

February 3, 2021

This brief acknowledges CARE's two decades of work in addressing the root causes driving GBV and supporting survivors, and highlights our vision moving forward. CARE’s Vision 2030 Strategy for a shared future puts forward a goal that 50 million people of all genders experience greater gender equality—including eliminating GBV, and increasing women and girls’ voice, leadership and education.

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Tools

2021 CARE Action Advocacy Agenda

February 1, 2021

The 117th Congress has an opportunity to bolster the United States’ standing in the world as a global leader in humanitarian assistance and international development. With record numbers of people displaced from their homes and in need of aid, heightened climate crises and food insecurity, worsening gender inequality, and now a global economic downturn, all occurring amid a historic global pandemic, the actions taken and policies developed in 2021 will be decisive.

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Tools

Telling Your CARE Story | CARE Action Toolkit

January 27, 2021

Your story can build connections, inspire people to make a difference, move people to action and change the world. By telling the story of why you joined CARE and why you lead in your community, you can motivate others to act.

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Tools

Advocating on Global Issues During COVID-19 | CARE Action Toolkit

January 27, 2021

COVID-19 is one of the greatest challenges of our generation. We’ve learned that advocating using virtual tools can be just as influential as face-to-face interactions, especially when it’s tailored to your Members of Congress.

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