Women and Girls Archives - CARE https://www.care.org/news-and-stories/topic/women-and-girls/ Fighting Poverty and World Hunger Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:19:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Ánh’s inspiring journey: Building a food business as a woman entrepreneur in Vietnam https://www.care.org/news-and-stories/woman-food-entrepreneur-vietnam/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:10:17 +0000 https://www.care.org/?p=46008 Ánh left her stable job to start TA House, a family-run food business in southern Vietnam. Despite early challenges, she became a successful woman entrepreneur thanks to CARE’s Strive Women program, which provided her training, mentoring, and a seed grant.

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]]> Seeds of change: Women farmers in Yemen grow food, income, and confidence https://www.care.org/news-and-stories/seeds-of-change-women-farmers-in-yemen-grow-food-income-and-confidence/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:40:24 +0000 https://www.care.org/?p=45946 In Yemen’s Taiz Governorate, where conflict and displacement have left millions food insecure, a simple but powerful solution is taking root: home gardens. With support from CARE and the WFP, 200 women received seeds, tools, irrigation systems, and training to grow their own food.

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]]> Poisoned rivers: The fight for dignity in northern Ecuador https://www.care.org/news-and-stories/poisoned-rivers-the-fight-for-dignity-in-northern-ecuador/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:02:55 +0000 https://www.care.org/?p=45627 An oil spill in Ecuador’s Esmeraldas region poisoned rivers and destroyed livelihoods. CARE and local women-led partners have responded with emergency support while advancing dignity and resilience.

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]]> Beyond financial inclusion: What drives financial health for women entrepreneurs? https://www.care.org/media-and-press/beyond-financial-inclusion-what-drives-financial-health-for-women-entrepreneurs/ Tue, 13 May 2025 20:19:31 +0000 https://www.care.org/?post_type=media-and-press&p=44821 Women entrepreneurs in emerging markets face considerable barriers that hinder their long-term success. CARE’s latest Strive Women report highlights that access to finance during a crisis, digital tools, and support networks are crucial factors for woman entrepreneurs' business growth.

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]]> Ukraine: CARE statement on the latest wave of attacks https://www.care.org/media-and-press/ukraine-care-statement-on-the-latest-wave-of-attacks/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:00:59 +0000 https://www.care.org/?post_type=media-and-press&p=44530 Less than 24 hours after a deadly strike on a civilian bus, which killed at least 10 people and injured more than 40, Ukraine has endured another large attack impacting civilians.

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]]> In Somaliland, a bowl of food opens school doors for girls https://www.care.org/news-and-stories/somaliland-food-opens-doors-for-girls/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:10:57 +0000 https://www.care.org/?p=44395 In drought-affected Somaliland, daily meals eaten at school are nourishing more than bodies and minds. With food on the table, children—especially girls—are returning to school, families are breathing easier, and entire communities are growing stronger.

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]]> Devex: “From ‘Scandal’ to solidarity: Bellamy Young on women’s leadership” https://www.care.org/media-and-press/devex-from-scandal-to-solidarity-bellamy-young-on-womens-leadership/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:36:00 +0000 https://www.care.org/?post_type=media-and-press&p=43727 On International Women’s Day, actress and CARE Ambassador Bellamy Young spoke to Devex about CARE’s podcast series She Leads with CARE, that she both produces and hosts.

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]]> Bellamy Young on the difference we can make when we care https://www.care.org/news-and-stories/bellamy-young-on-the-difference-we-can-make-when-we-care/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:20:32 +0000 https://www.care.org/?p=43516 In the She Leads with CARE podcast, Bellamy Young spotlights the powerful stories of women driving change in their communities. In this interview, she shares how these stories have reshaped her views on leadership, resilience, and global equality—and why their voices matter now more than ever.

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]]> Leading with purpose: Shaping the future in Sierra Leone https://www.care.org/news-and-stories/leading-with-purpose-shaping-the-future-in-sierra-leone/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:37:22 +0000 https://www.care.org/?p=43424 Mabinty Thullay turned financial independence into a leadership role, becoming the first female teacher in her village school. Now, she’s inspiring other women to follow in her footsteps.

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]]> World Financial Review: “Why pinkwashing is not women-centered design, and never will be” https://www.care.org/media-and-press/world-financial-review-why-pinkwashing-is-not-women-centered-design-and-never-will-be/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:00:07 +0000 https://www.care.org/?post_type=media-and-press&p=43397 In a new OpEd, CARE’s Rathi Mani-Kandt highlights the power of women-centered design to create financial solutions that drive both impact and profitability.

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