In response to the latest IPC report on the level of food insecurity in Gaza, CARE’s Interim Country Director for West Bank and Gaza, Daw Mohamed said: “Too often, in recent decades, the international community has failed to truly recognize the depth of suffering caused by hunger, focusing on terminology instead of on humanity. Data on food […]
Statement from CARE International Secretary General Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro on Rafah Ground Offensive

It is unconscionable that an offensive in Rafah has been launched, after months of the world calling for the exact opposite. As a humanitarian organisation, we no longer have the words to describe the apocalyptic levels of pain and injustice Palestinian people in Gaza are facing. This is particularly true given that food and other […]
Aussie mothers have access to 100x more water than mothers in Gaza

Mothers in Australia have access to approximately 100x more water than mothers in Gaza, with the former using around 186 litres[1] of water a day, compared to 1.5 to 2 litres[2] per day in the Gaza strip. Ahead of Mother’s Day this Sunday, 12th May, CARE Australia has commissioned research to shed a light on […]
Gaza: Military offensive on Rafah a ‘cruel and heart-breaking blow’

As Israel escalates its military offensive on Rafah in southern Gaza, 1.5 million men, women and children sheltering there, already facing total deprivation and apocalyptic living conditions, are clinging to life by a thread. An immediate and sustained ceasefire must be implemented, as mandated by UN Security Council Resolution 2728. Civilians in Rafah and throughout […]
How to Donate to Gaza from Australia

Supporting farmers in the West Bank

There are many factors working against farmers in the West Bank: complex security arrangements, ongoing conflict, environmental fluctuations and import restrictions make it difficult for farmers to harvest their crops and grow their businesses. With the support of the Australian Government, CARE is seeking to improve the livelihoods of farmers in the region by improving […]