Food and Water

More than 27 Million People in Democratic Republic of Congo are Facing Acute Food Insecurity

May 20, 2021

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict enters its 20th year, CARE warns that if immediate funding and support is not provided, millions could face starvation. Nearly 7 million people in the DRC are now one step away from famine levels of food insecurity, while 27.3 million are facing acute levels of hunger or higher, for perspective that number is greater than the entire population of

New CARE Report: Syrian Women Face Worrying Food Insecurity Levels, a Decade into The Conflict

February 24, 2021

Ten years into the crisis in Syria, many women report fear of instability, recurring violence, and displacement, coupled with a constant struggle to meet their families’ basic needs. In 2020, average food prices in Syria increased by 236%, making them more than 29 times higher than the five-year pre-crisis average.

Families Swapping Children’s Toys for Food as COVID-19 Compounds Food Crisis in Lebanon

July 15, 2020

CARE is extremely worried about the developing hunger pandemic in Lebanon as a result of the ongoing socio-economic crisis and the added strain of the COVID-19 outbreak.

CARE Applauds Congressional Passage of Global Food Security Reauthorization Act

September 25, 2018

WASHINGTON — CARE, the global humanitarian and development organization, welcomes House passage today of the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act (GFSA) of 2017, which steps up U.S. support for the more than 800 million people around the world who suffer from chronic hunger and malnutrition. The Senate already passed the bill, which now goes to the

CARE Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Food Aid Reform Legislation

March 27, 2018

WASHINGTON (March 27, 2018) – CARE applauds the introduction of the Food for Peace Modernization Act (FPMA), a bipartisan bill that will provide food assistance for up to 9 million more people each year at no extra cost. This bill was introduced in the House by Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Ed Royce (R-CA),

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South Sudan: Highest number of people facing food gaps ever recorded, even as humanitarian assistance eases famine conditions

June 21, 2017

Half the population of South Sudan are facing extreme hunger.JUBA, South Sudan (June 21, 2017) — Areas of South Sudan in famine have improved, but the country is experiencing the most alarming levels of food insecurity in its history, according to an early warning famine report released today. In June and July, the number of people

CARE and Cargill renew partnership to combat food insecurity globally

April 14, 2017

CARE and Cargill’s partnership of more than fifty years is a testament to the values we share. Over the past eight years, this partnership has helped improve the lives of more than 300,000 people around the world. With Cargill’s support, CARE engages communities to promote food and nutrition security and climate change resilience while advance

We cannot allow millions to starve in South Sudan and around the world, says CARE

February 27, 2017

After three years of brutal conflict, famine was declared in South Sudan’s Unity State, meaning thousands are dying of starvation. With nearly five million people suffering from extreme hunger, famine is likely to spread to other parts of the country if urgent interventions are not taken.“The last three years of violence have pushed people over

CARE Applauds Historic Passage of the Global Food Security Act

July 6, 2016

Landmark bipartisan legislation makes critical strides toward reducing hunger and malnutrition worldwideWASHINGTON (July 6, 2016) — The global poverty-fighting organization CARE is celebrating the historic passage today of the Global Food Security Act (S.1252), bipartisan legislation that will reduce food insecurity for the nearly 800 million people worldwide who suffer from chronic hunger.The Glo

CARE Testifies on Capitol Hill about the Urgent Need for U.S. Food Aid Reform

April 15, 2015

A flexible food aid system would feed millions more hungry people and empower local farmers at no additional cost to the American taxpayerWASHINGTON (April 15, 2015) — A top advocate with the poverty-fighting organization CARE today urged legislators to modernize the U.S. food aid system during testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.“Experience has shown

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More than 27 Million People in Democratic Republic of Congo are Facing Acute Food Insecurity

Food and Water

New CARE Report: Syrian Women Face Worrying Food Insecurity Levels, a Decade into The Conflict

Crisis Response

Families Swapping Children’s Toys for Food as COVID-19 Compounds Food Crisis in Lebanon

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CARE Applauds Congressional Passage of Global Food Security Reauthorization Act

Food and Water

CARE Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Food Aid Reform Legislation

Help CARE respond to emergencies.

Food and Water

South Sudan: Highest number of people facing food gaps ever recorded, even as humanitarian assistance eases famine conditions

Food and Water

CARE and Cargill renew partnership to combat food insecurity globally

Food and Water

We cannot allow millions to starve in South Sudan and around the world, says CARE

Food and Water

CARE Applauds Historic Passage of the Global Food Security Act

Food and Water

CARE Testifies on Capitol Hill about the Urgent Need for U.S. Food Aid Reform

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