El Niño is intensifying droughts, floods and food shortages in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, with women and girls often bearing the greatest impact.
CARE is responding to El Niño-related emergencies around the world. Read below for more information about the current situation.
What is El Niño?
El Niño is a naturally occurring climate pattern that can trigger droughts, floods and food shortages, with the heaviest impact falling on communities already facing poverty or conflict.
Learn moreHow does El Niño affect women and girls?
Climate shocks linked to El Niño hit women and girls hardest – deepening food insecurity, increasing unpaid workloads, and heightening risks of violence and exploitation.
Learn moreHow can communities prepare for El Niño?
CARE works with communities before, during and after climate shocks — through early action, climate-resilient farming, and women’s leadership — to reduce the impact of El Niño-driven droughts, floods and hunger.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About El Niño
Get answers to common questions about El Niño — what it is, how it works, and what CARE is doing to help communities prepare and respond.
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