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
Drought in Somalia is worsening catastrophic hunger crisis
Climate change impacts combined with the spike in food and oil prices are worsening the global hunger crisis, especially in countries of the Global South such as Somalia in East Africa.
Fire and toxic cloud after oil tank explosion in Cuba
A lightning strike at a crude oil tank in Matanzas has caused a large fire, leaving over 100 injured and prompting the evacuation of more than 4,000 people. The country remains on alert as a cloud of toxic smoke moves into the western provinces.
Gaza: CARE condemns bombing of civilians and calls on all parties to protect civilians
CARE International strongly condemns the recent upsurge in violence in Gaza and the violations of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law by all parties to the conflict, as evidenced by recent reports of the bombing of civilian population, where the number of lost lives continues to increase, including those of women and children.
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