How women in savings groups stayed resilient to COVID
The Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) have helped women in various countries to manage their budgets more effectively and keep business going during the crisis
Read stories showcasing the human impact of CARE's work around the world.
The Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) have helped women in various countries to manage their budgets more effectively and keep business going during the crisis
“Before COVID, the community didn’t really pay attention to us. Now we have a lot of power to make change – when we talk, people listen. It’s completely changed how we are perceived and treated.” - Female health worker, Uganda
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CARE-funded Kabul Women’s Association promotes women’s economic empowerment, advocacy, and prevention of gender-based violence using community-based approaches
After closures during the government changes, schools have re-opened for boys of all ages, but girls above six have been home for 10 months
Najiba*, 27, has been taking care of patients in one of Kabul province’s hospitals for about seven years. Her family's life has been full of ups and downs, and she is currently the only person in a family of five who works.
Rather than CARE setting and measuring a priority, we’re listening to what people say makes the most difference in their own lives.
“These days things have changed. My husband supports me and in taking the child to under 5 appointments. [Husband] cooks and prepares the food for all to eat and we even laugh together now.”
In FY2023, CARE worked around the world, contributing to saving lives, fighting poverty, and increasing social justice.