While we consider the topic of asylum seekers a pressing political issue here in Australia, the truth is we receive about one half of a per cent of all the refugees in the world. By contrast, Sub-Saharan Africa hosts more than 26 per cent of the world’s refugee population. The number of refugees in East, […]
Refugees Trapped in Greece

In September 2015, the EU pledged that by May this year, 20,000 asylum seekers who have been trapped in refugee camps in Greece would be relocated throughout Europe. With May now behind us, the EU has achieved less than five per cent of its goal, relocating only 979 people so far.
7 Reasons Why A Donation to CARE Makes Sense

There are a lot of reasons to donate to CARE this tax season and we’ve gathered what we think are the best seven! The infographic below highlights the top seven reasons your donation dollars should go to CARE Australia this month, and throughout the rest of year. Make a donation today!
Syrian Refugees: “Girls my age should be wearing school uniforms, not wedding dresses”

When Fatimah*, 16, reached a refugee camp in Jordan after fleeing Syria, she thought that her life had come to an end. But what she found was the passion and challenge of her life: advocating for education and against child marriage amongst Syrian Refugees.