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Bonds formed in times of peace lead to refuge during conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Members of collective savings groups set up with CARE's assistance are now hosting participants displaced by the conflict.
Impact stories
Read stories showcasing the human impact of CARE's work around the world.
5 Min Inspiration: Trust, Ingenuity, and Vaccines at the Last mile
You know what inspires me most about CARE’s COVID-19 vaccine work? The number of times I’ve heard someone say that one of the key ways to convince people to get COVID-19 vaccines is to have CARE staff share the message.
Why women in Congo shine with joy
“We’re not yet 100% equal, but because we’re helping our families, our husbands and other men are looking at us with respect, not violence. We’re no longer ‘good for nothing’ like they used to call us. That comforts us.”
VSLAs in DRC: Solidarity and savings graduate families out of poverty
This story started well before 2016—it starts with the Tuungane project—the first time CARE used VSLAs in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tuungane was a $114 million DFID-funded project that CARE ran from 2007-2014 in collaboration with IRC. It reached…
How does getting women involved in peacebuilding unleash activism?
The project worked on an approach that brought together gender equality, citizen participation in government, peacebuilding, and livelihood improvement to help communities.