CARE works to fight poverty and achieve social justice.
We put women and girls in the center because we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities.
How we fight poverty and inequality
Fighting climate change impacts on women and girls
Women and girls are the first and the most impacted by the climate emergency. However, they are also fighting back - for themselves, their families, and the world. CARE has supported climate heroines to fight the exacerbation of climate change, adapt to its impacts and ensure their central voices are heard.
A world of CARE
We seek to implement gender-responsive, locally-led and economic-efficient programs around the globe.
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62%
of the direct participants of our programs are women and girls.
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96%
of our staff members are from the country where they work.
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89%
of all our funds go directly to program services.
Latest updates
New Leadership at CARE International
CARE International bid farewell to Sofía Sprechmann Sineiro, who served as Secretary General for four years, concluding a remarkable 30-year journey with the Confederation. We now warmly welcome Reintje van Haeringen, CEO of CARE Nederland, as CARE International Secretariat's interim leader.
Lebanon: Humanitarian situation deteriorates, international funding becomes crucial
The humanitarian situation in Lebanon amid ongoing airstrikes is rapidly deteriorating, with overcrowded shelters, people sleeping on the streets, and essential supplies running low. Immediate international funding and diplomatic pressure are needed to address the crisis and establish a ceasefire.
Typhoon Yagi : Women remain most vulnerable as Southeast Asia reacts
Over the past weeks, Typhoon Yagi, Asia's strongest storm in 2024, has ravaged Southeast Asian countries, affecting millions and causing more than 600 casualties. The severe flooding and destruction have overwhelmed vulnerable communities, with women and girls bearing the brunt.
Our Vision 2030
Together with our partners, we commit to supporting 200 million people from vulnerable communities to fight poverty and social injustice. To date, we have helped over 52 million participants to promote lasting change in their lives, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. In this long-term effort, gender equality sits at the heart of our work.
Read CARE 2030 Goals