Press release 2nd October 2008 ZIMBABWE food crisis looms if donors do not fund WFP appeal The UN has said three million people are already reliant on aid, and that figure could rise to five million. CARE is one of WFP’s largest partners in Zimbabwe, and is also a member of the Consortium for Southern African Food Emergency food distribution… Press release Crisis Response Zimbabwe
Press release 15th September 2008 HAITI Meeting immediate needs and planning for the next storm GONAIVES, HAITI (September 15, 2008) – As aid begins to reach survivors of a devastating series of tropical storms, CARE is calling for a longer-term strategy to reduce the impact of the next emergency in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western… Press release Crisis Response Haiti
Press release 10th September 2008 CUBA Need for aid increases after IKE HAVANA, CUBA (September 10, 2008) – Still reeling from the damage caused by Hurricane Gustav, Cubans have been dealt a second severe blow by Hurricane Ike. CARE is intensifying the call for funds to aid beleaguered Cubans. Press release Crisis Response Cuba
Press release 5th September 2008 HAITI CARE convoy sets out for flood ravaged Gonaives PORT AU PRINCE, HAITI (September 5, 2008) – As Haiti continues to grapple with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hanna, CARE is sending reinforcements to its disaster-relief team in the hardest-hit region. Press release Crisis Response Haiti
Press release 3rd September 2008 HAITI CARE bracing for humanitarian emergency following storm PORT AU PRINCE, HAITI (September 3, 2008) – The humanitarian situation in parts of Haiti can be expected to deteriorate rapidly after tropical storm Hanna hit the country’s northern coast, CARE warned on Wednesday. Hanna, with winds reaching 70 miles per… Press release Crisis Response Haiti
Press release 3rd September 2008 INDIA Fear of water borne diseases in flood zones SUPAUL, INDIA (September 3, 2008) – CARE’s emergency team in the flood-affected Supaul district of Bihar state warns that standing pools of water created by the floodwaters provide a breeding ground for water-borne disease and malaria. CARE is one of the… Press release Crisis Response India
Press release 29th August 2008 INDIA CARE provides emergency assistance for families affected by the flood DELHI, INDIA (August 29, 2008) – CARE is providing emergency medical assistance and helping evacuate some of the more than 2.6 million people affected by the worst flooding in India’s Bihar state in 50 years. CARE is providing boats to evacuate families… Press release Crisis Response India
Press release 29th August 2008 ZIMBABWE CARE prepares to resume operations HARARE, ZIMBABWE (August 29, 2008) – CARE International in Zimbabwe was pleased today to receive notice the Government of Zimbabwe will permit registered humanitarian organizations to resume full operations, effective immediately. The announcement was… Press release Zimbabwe
Press release 22nd August 2008 Climate change joint study identifies humanitarian hotspots and warns of dire consequences GENEVA & NAIROBI (August 22, 2008) – India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Indonesia are among the pivotal states identified as climate change “hotspots”-- countries particularly vulnerable to the increase in extreme drought, flooding, and cyclones expected… Press release Climate Justice Pakistan
