Impact stories

Read stories showcasing the human impact of CARE's work around the world.

 

SUDAN Families flee deadly fighting

CARE is providing emergency assistance to families who have crossed into Southern Sudan desperately trying to escape the violence and we are calling for the protection of civilians. Women and girls are at particular risk, with new mothers and pregnant…

 

KENYA We need to build sustainability

In the last year, the short rains have failed and the long rains that were supposed to come this year have been very poor in a number of regions. This means that pasture for livestock is scarce and water resources are depleted.

 

HAITI Cholera Heroes on the move

It is noon in Fond Icaques, and the sun throws a bright, almost white light on the trees and houses in this community of Grande Anse, in the South of Haiti. CARE staff Judson Antoine has travelled to a community center on the side of the road and is…

 

JAPAN Blogs After the tsunami

These are my last days in Japan. I am back in Tokyo now and will leave the country on Friday. It has been almost four weeks since the tsunami hit the coast of northern Japan; in many areas it was more than 30 meters high.