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
A gender-sensitive response to COVID-19
Women and girls have been disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while playing a key role in responding to the health crisis. CARE has supported women-centered leadership, design and delivery of response and recovery policies.
Read about our COVID-19 responseA world of CARE
We seek to implement gender-responsive, locally-led and economic-efficient programs around the globe.
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61%
of the direct participants of our programs are women and girls.
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97%
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
CARE prepares for urgent response efforts following twin earthquakes in Nepal
Preliminary reports indicate that the earthquakes have resulted in over 25 injuries, 1 fatality, damage to 6 schools, and 350 plus houses and buildings in the affected area.
Over 20 organizations welcome EU decision to extend temporary protection for refugees fleeing Ukraine
The decision is a positive step to continue to provide a lifeline for those displaced by the war as well as an opportunity to rebuild their lives.
Nagorno-Karabakh: Escalation of conflict forces thousands of ethnic Armenians to flee
Over 14,000 people crossed into Armenia - many of whom are now living in critical conditions.
Our Vision 2030
Together with our partners, we commit to supporting 200 million people from vulnerable communities to fight poverty and social injustice. To achieve this goal, gender equality sits at the heart of our work.
Read CARE 2030 Goals