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CARE works to help save lives and defeat poverty across the globe.

We focus on women & girls because they face specific barriers and yet have unique potential to transform lives.

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How we fight poverty

A world of CARE

We run programs around the globe that are focused on women and girls, with a majority of national staff, and making the most efficient use of funds to achieve the greatest impact.

  • 57%

    of the direct participants of our programs are women and girls.

  • 97%

    of our staff members are from the country where they work.

  • 89%

    of all our funds go directly to program services.

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