Impact stories

Since 2018 CARE has been working with partners to address gaps which undermine women’s meaningful participation in decision-making in humanitarian contexts.

Kelle is training other Ugandans to use climate smart farming, so they can recover from the shocks of climate change and conflict.

“…we no longer see [menstruation] as a burden but a change that has to happen to every woman. Girls and women now feel more secure and safe than before...” Woman in Kaborogota

“I remember when this place had huge trees…it was a source of pride” says Kelle. After years in a camp fleeing conflict, Kelle and others returned to find no houses, and had to cut down the trees to survive. IT devastated the environment. Now, Kelle is…

“During these trying times, being a part of this savings group has really helped us cushion the adverse economic effects of the pandemic. From our social fund we buy food to share. We also use it to help support our children’s education and our hospital…

Several girls were interviewed about the challenges of menstruation in a refugee setting. Their families and representatives from WoMena were also interviewed.

Today, on World Refugee Day, I reflect on this often-repeated phrase since COVID-19 disrupted all our lives: “No one is safe until everyone is safe.” We have seen how interconnected our planet is.

Like tales of most refugee women, Turpaina Nyoka aged 40, fled the war in South Sudan in May 2018 together with her seven children and was resettled in Village 5 in Omugo Zone of the Rhino Camp Settlement, Terego District.

CARE stands with women and girls on the frontlines of the climate emergency.