Women's Empowerment

How Fouzia Qazi is Blazing Trails for Female Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

By Emma Langbridge • March 15, 2021

In Pakistan, only 1% of women are engaged in entrepreneurial activities, as opposed to 21% of men.

This Syrian Woman Built a Thriving Dairy Business in Jordan

By CARE Staff • March 12, 2021

With only some pots, utensils, an oven and small refrigerator, Abeer Abbas has created a sustainable and profitable local operation.

How Traditional Syrian Embroidery Made This Mother and Refugee Her Family’s Breadwinner

By CARE Staff • March 12, 2021

After fleeing war in Syria, Mona Zeinati now runs her own workshop, where she works with other Syrian women in sewing and embroidery.

Three Steps the Female Digital Revolution Can’t Succeed Without

By Payal Dalal and Hilary Mathews • March 11, 2021

In 2020, millions of women left the workforce. As the pandemic accelerates the move toward a digital economy, women are at risk of being left behind.

How Malians are eating 3 meals a day

By Emily Janoch • January 26, 2021

When COVID-19 hit Mali, the combination of markets closing, quarantine measures, and falling incomes meant that people had to conserve food carefully. Six months later, many families are eating three meals a day again.

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CARE’s Top 10 Stories of 2020

By CARE Staff • December 15, 2020

From the unprecedented impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to a historic U.S. election season, here are the most popular stories CARE published this year.

After His Business in Pakistan Suffered Pandemic Setbacks, This Entrepreneur Looks Ahead

By CARE Staff • November 21, 2020

Adnan Ali, from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, looks ahead to new opportunities to grow his skills and expand his business.

By Employing Local Women in Pakistan, This Entrepreneur Helped Her Community

By CARE Staff • November 18, 2020

Saadia Shahid, from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, overcame cultural banking restrictions to grow her company and employ other local women.

How this Woman Entrepreneur in Vietnam Took Her Family Business to the Next Level

By CARE Staff • November 18, 2020

Despite her young age, Nguyen Thi Hien from Hanoi, Vietnam, is taking the business world by storm.

How this Entrepreneur Beat Education Barriers to Run Her Own Jewelry Business in Peru

By CARE Staff • November 18, 2020

Despite growing up with few educational opportunities, Maria Elena Menacho García started her own jewelry business eight years ago. She has slowly grown her business and now has two stores, each employing two members of staff.

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Women's Empowerment

How Fouzia Qazi is Blazing Trails for Female Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

This Syrian Woman Built a Thriving Dairy Business in Jordan

How Traditional Syrian Embroidery Made This Mother and Refugee Her Family’s Breadwinner

Three Steps the Female Digital Revolution Can’t Succeed Without

How Malians are eating 3 meals a day

Help CARE respond to emergencies.

CARE’s Top 10 Stories of 2020

After His Business in Pakistan Suffered Pandemic Setbacks, This Entrepreneur Looks Ahead

By Employing Local Women in Pakistan, This Entrepreneur Helped Her Community

How this Woman Entrepreneur in Vietnam Took Her Family Business to the Next Level

How this Entrepreneur Beat Education Barriers to Run Her Own Jewelry Business in Peru

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