CARE is supporting a network of women-led Venezuelan organisations as they respond to two historic earthquakes that devastated the country’s northern coast on the evening of June 24, killing and injuring thousands and leaving widespread destruction and a rapidly growing humanitarian crisis. “After being in La Guaira, the situation is much more dire than we […]
Statement from Ana Maria Mendez, CARE Regional Director for LAC on Venezuelan Earthquake
June 26, 2026
Our thoughts are with the people of Venezuela as they face the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24, on the eve of a national holiday when many families were gathered in their homes. At moments like this, the immediate priority is saving lives, supporting those who have been injured, […]
Statement from CARE Philippines Country Director on 7.8 magnitude earthquake which struck the southern part of the country
June 8, 2026
[Manila, Philippines] Our hearts are with every family in Mindanao and across the broader region waking up to fear and loss this morning. When a disaster of this scale strikes, the first concern is always the same: saving lives and keeping people safe. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani province in the southern Philippines early today, leaving at least fifteen people dead and […]
Statement following the latest increase in the Israeli offensive in the South of Lebanon — Hovik Atamian, Assistant Country Director, CARE International in Lebanon
June 3, 2026
“The latest escalation in Lebanon is deepening an already catastrophic humanitarian situation and pushing vulnerable communities further into crisis. For families who have endured months of insecurity, displacement, and economic hardship, this is not a new emergency; it is another devastating blow in a prolonged struggle for safety, dignity, and survival. Across affected areas, families […]
DRC Ebola Outbreak
May 25, 2026
Media Spokespeople (English & French) Dr Amadou Bocoum, CARE DRC Country Director (Kinshasa, DRC) Robyn Savage, Roving Humanitarian Director Eliza Nedyalkova, CARE DRC Resource Mobilisation Manager Background The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently facing a new outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in a context already characterised by a protracted humanitarian crisis, particularly […]
CARE welcomes UN General Assembly vote in favour of the ICJ’s landmark ruling on global climate responsibility
May 22, 2026
Global women and girls NGO CARE, has welcomed the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) vote in favour of a landmark resolution supporting the upcoming advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on climate change. This is a significant step forward in the global effort to clarify countries’ legal obligations to address climate change – and to protect the […]
