Middle East, North Africa and Europe
Belgium ranks 14 out of 189 on the Human Development Index (HDI). The CARE International Secretariat has a team in Brussels, with staff in Geneva, London, New York, and other CARE International locations. The Secretariat supports the effective coordination of the CARE International confederation.
The CARE International Secretariat comprises three legal entities in Belgium (CARE International aisbl - association internationale sans but lucratif), Switzerland and the United Kingdom, with staff positioned in numerous other locations around the world.
The Secretariat is led by CARE International’s Secretary General, based in Ecuador, and coordinates and supports the confederation to achieve common impact goals and shared global priorities, in line with our Mission, Vision and Values, and our Vision 2030 ambition.
The Secretariat team in Brussels, Belgium is focused on representing and supporting the CARE confederation’s engagement with the European Union (EU), and influencing EU policies in line with CARE’s Vision 2030 priorities and in coordination with CARE International members and country offices. CARE International aisbl is also the registered parent of a number of CARE International country offices located in Africa, Asia and Latin America, operating them in close coordination with CARE International members.
On the occasion of the European Development Days (EDD) and World Environment Day, CARE International, CIDSE, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, ACT Alliance EU, WWF and GenderCC-Women for Climate Justice urge the European Union to step up its ambition in climate action.
Brussels ( 8 October 2015) – The European Union and its Member States must urgently scale up their responses to the refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe as winter approaches before more lives get lost, five major humanitarian organizations said today.
Refugee crisis needs increased and prolonged response both in Europe and in Syria’s neighboring countries. Severe funding shortfalls for humanitarian assistance in the region contribute to Syrians leaving for Europe.
Today a major international donor conference is taking place in Brussels to plan the rebuilding of Ebola hit countries. Having just recently returned from Sierra Leone and Liberia, I would like to share my reflection on how the impact of the crisis is affecting women and girls. Quite a crucial aspect, and a gender transformative approach should inform donor commitment in Brussels this Tuesday.
In 2021, CARE worked around the world, contributing to saving lives, defeating poverty, and achieving social justice.
