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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71%
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 International to begin supporting earthquake-affected families in Indonesia
Families in two of the hardest-hit areas will receive emergency supplies, such as mattresses to help cope with the devastating losses caused by the earthquake.
New CARE analysis highlights disturbing correlation between hunger and violence against women
The combination of hunger, reduced incomes and the skyrocketing cost of living creates huge amounts of stress on households, which increases the risks of gender-based violence.
Earthquake in Indonesia affects over 2 million people
The earthquake hit the Cianjur District, West Java Province yesterday with impacts reaching as far as the capital, Jakarta.
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