Impact stories

Since 2017, the rights, safety, and future prospects of women and girls in the region have been gravely affected.

Today marks six years since the start of the Rohingya refugee crisis. Unfortunately, the environment is particularly difficult for women and girls, who face increased risks of violence and harmful social norms.

In Honduras, one woman is killed every 22 hours. After witnessing first-hand the disproportional impacts suffered by women and girls, especially during crises, Erika Murillo is committed to supporting survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).

In her work at the Women’s Association of Tigray (WAT), a CARE partner NGO, Abeba Hailesilassie helps to support Tigrayan survivors of GBV and promotes women’s leadership in decision-making.

How confident are you that you know how to help another person facing sexual harassment? When something happens, are you sure you know how to help?

CARE Jordan interviewed Sara, 42, a Palestinian refugee, who started coaching and mental health support sessions at a CARE community center to help cope with the physical and psychological violence she has faced at home.

If women and girls are more hungry than men and boys, the solution is more food, right? Actually, no. Gender inequality means men and women experience food insecurity in different ways.

“As a peer leader I am teaching girls to be confident and to make decisions that build their future. Everyone should be able to say no and not be passive. This has brought discipline at school and both boys and girls are now more confident to report…

To help communities in Zimbabwe replace firewood with a sustainable energy source, CARE and partners are setting up home biodigesters