Facing a harsh winter in a refugee camp

For most of us, the end of the year is a time to celebrate all the things we have which make us happy. For those suffering the impact of war and disaster, the mood is much more melancholy. Particularly for those whose rights have been stripped away, to the point where they have to flee [...]

CARE’s work with the garment industry featured in The Sustainability Report in Australia

The work of CARE Australia’s STOP project has been featured in the latest edition of The Sustainability Report, highlighting the potential investment and financial risks of sexual harassment in supply chains.  Project Director Suzi Chinnery discusses why sexual harassment in garment supply chains is a business risk, drawing on many years of evidence from our [...]

Jolly encourages leadership among women within the garment industry in Bangladesh

“I got this position. I’m a woman and I am here.” Jolly, 24, had been working in the same job at a factory in Bangladesh for six years. Joining CARE’s leadership training gave her the confidence to go for a promotion. She now controls six production lines and is encouraging other women to change their […]

Designing the perfect toilet

On the island of Tanna in Vanuatu, CARE has spoken with school girls about the challenges that keep them away from school. One reason may be a big surprise: Toilets! Not having a clean and private toilet is a major concern for girls, particularly when they are menstruating, during which time many will stay at […]

Sydney Morning Herald journalists win award for Papua New Guinea story

Journalist Matt Wade and photographer Louise Kennerley have been honoured for their outstanding coverage of Papua New Guinea’s multiple health crises, which was made possible by CARE Australia.  The annual award was presented by the Australian Council for International Development  (ACFID), and recognises informed and studied media stories about humanitarian and international development issues.  With […]

New Australian film Buoyancy shines a light on modern slavery

A new film from Australian writer-director Rodd Rathjen is shining a light on human trafficking and modern forms of slavery in our part of the world.  Inspired by real events, Buoyancy tells the story of Chakra, a teenage boy from Cambodia who is tricked into working on a Thai fishing boat under a ruthless and […]

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