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
IPCC Synthesis Report Release: CARE's Response
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the UN’s climate science body, responsible for producing scientific reports that offer policymakers and the public crucial evidence on the status of the climate crisis.
Tropical cyclone Freddy causes floods, destruction, and death in Mozambique and Malawi
CARE is working with governments, partners, and leaders of impacted communities to provide emergency support for people affected.
Media statement: Fire incident in CARE-managed Rohingya camp 16
A fire broke out today in CARE Bangladesh-managed Rohingya refugee camp 16, affecting several facilities, including a child-friendly space, an adolescent-friendly space, and WASH facilities.
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