“CARE is deeply concerned about the intensifying COVID-19 crisis in Indonesia and the impact on vulnerable community members, including women and children. Over 2.3 million cases have been reported in Indonesia so far with a record 31,189 new cases on 6 July alone, the third highest daily case numbers globally. And testing rates are among the lowest in the world, which is hugely concerning. Right
Read More“Magnifying Inequalities and Compounding Risks: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Health and Protection of Women and Girls on the Move,” a new report by CARE, reveals growing evidence that COVID-19 is increasing short-term humanitarian needs and negatively affecting longer-term outcomes.
Read MoreAmman, Jordan, 21 May 2021 – With the high death toll and damages caused by the 11-day conflict in Gaza, CARE is seeking US$ 10 million, including US$ 2.3 million to support Gazans in need of immediate medical support.
Read MorePeru has the highest rate of deaths per million people in Latin America. Since the beginning of the pandemic more than 1.8 million people were infected and more than 64 thousand people have died because of COVID 19 according to Health Minister data. The health system collapsed during the second wave of COVID and hovers above 90%.
Read MoreCARE is there delivering lifesaving aid and defending the lives of families in crisis.
CARE today announced a $10 million gift from #StartSmall, Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic initiative, to support CARE’s fight against the COVID-19 crisis in India, the current epicenter of the pandemic. Over the past week, nearly 400,000 new infections were reported in the country each day. This number is expected to reach 600,000 cases a day before this massive second wave peaks.
Read MoreWashington, DC, April 27, 2021 – International poverty-fighting nonprofit CARE released a policy paper that details the economic rationale for a significant United States investment in a comprehensive global vaccination campaign. The paper, titled "The Case for U.S. Investment in Global COVID-19 Vaccinations: No One Is Safe Until Everyone Is Safe," is based on analysis done in partnership with Boo
Read MoreMarch 2, 2021, Washington D.C. – Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced a Congressional resolution, “Recognizing the Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Women and Girls Globally,” bringing much needed attention to the unique threats the COVID-19 is posing to women’s economic, social and health security across the globe. CARE supports thi
Read MoreBeirut, Lebanon, 4 February, 2021–Six months after the explosion at the Beirut port, Lebanon continues to face multiple and acute crises, with over half the population living below the poverty line and without a stable source of income. No meaningful recovery can be achieved without involving women and local civil society in finding a solution for the country’s compounding crises.
Read MoreCARE is stepping in to help communities around the globe ensure more than 100 million of the most marginalized and vulnerable people - including women, those living in extreme poverty, and nearly 275,000 healthcare workers - have access to the COVID vaccines over the coming year.
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