Press release 2nd November 2018 Verification exercise confirms Uganda hosts Africa’s largest refugee population, but funding fails to match Verification exercise confirms Uganda hosts Africa’s largest refugee population, but funding fails to match. 19 NGOs call on international donors to share responsibility and increase funding Press release Crisis Response Uganda
Press release 1st November 2018 A political solution is the only way to avert famine, says CARE Amidst discussion of a famine declaration in Yemen, CARE calls for the implementation of an immediate ceasefire and political action to end the conflict. Only political will for peace can stop the fast deteriorating food and currency crisis in Yemen. Press release Crisis Response Yemen
Press release 31st October 2018 Typhoon Yutu hits Northern Philippines one month after Mangkhut’s devastation Typhoon Yutu (locally known as Rosita) made landfall in Dinapigue, Isabela, Philippines at 4 a.m. on Tuesday. It then passed through several provinces in the northern part of the country. The typhoon is moving slightly slower to the west at 20 kilometers… Press release Crisis Response Philippines
Press release 26th October 2018 One month on from the Indonesia tsunami and the onset of the rainy season exacerbates survivors suffering One month after a terrible earthquake and tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi the onset of the rainy season has increased the suffering for many survivors. The arrival of the rains is likely to see an increase in diseases like malaria and… Press release Crisis Response Indonesia
Press release 17th October 2018 CARE distributes aid kits to survivors of the Indonesia earthquake and tsunami CARE is distributing hygiene kits to around 1,000 households over the coming days. Distributions will target some of those worst affected by the earthquake and tsunami on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Lack of clean water and access to sanitation… Press release Crisis Response Indonesia
Press release 13th October 2018 Women and girls are among the most impacted by extreme disasters, says CARE and UN Women Kenya The impacts of disaster and climate change discriminate: women, men, girls and boys are all affected differently. It is women and girls who are more likely to suffer due to existing inequalities, vulnerabilities and negative gender norms which lead to… Press release Climate Justice Gender Equality Switzerland
Press release 12th October 2018 Aid groups fear for civilians in Idlib as ceasefire deal deadline looms Four international aid agencies working in Syria’s north-west region of Idlib have warned of dire consequences for millions of civilians if the Russia-Turkey deal, due to be implemented by October 15, doesn’t result in a sustained reduction of violence… Press release Crisis Response Syria
Press release 11th October 2018 New CARE Report Ranks Worst Refugee Crises for Girls Amid an unprecedented global refugee crisis, girls are suffering the most, according to a new report released on International Day of the Girl by the humanitarian organization CARE. Press release Gender Equality Syria
Press release 8th October 2018 Governments must heed alarm signaled by UN science panel and accelerate climate action to protect the most vulnerable This report includes an analysis of recent research on how to limit global warming to 1.5°C and adverse climate change impacts that need to be confronted. Press release Advocacy Climate Justice Switzerland
