The global economy is at a critical juncture, facing two powerful transformations: the AI revolution and the green transition to a low-carbon economy. These shifts could unlock substantial economic growth and benefit everyone, but only if they are built on gender equality and women’s skills and potential. A new CARE report, The Cost of Inequality: Why […]
CARE Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement in Lebanon
November 27, 2024
CARE welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon. We call on all parties to the conflict to prevent any further escalation of violence, adhere to international humanitarian law, and continue efforts to build on this critical step towards a sustained ceasefire and a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The safety, protection, and well-being of […]
CARE Australia celebrates 1 Year of supporting Small Business Owners in The Philippines
November 14, 2024
International NGO, CARE Australia is celebrating one year of supporting small business owners in the Philippines. The women’s aid organisation, who launched their microfinance platform Lendwithcare Australia last year, has now fully-funded 75 loans, totalling $127k, to small business owners, 4 out of 5 of whom are women, in the South-East Asian country. More than 1.4 billion […]
Statement on Israeli Parliament vote to ban UNRWA by CARE’s Chief Humanitarian Officer, Deepmala Mahla
October 30, 2024
“The Knesset’s vote on Monday to ban UNRWA from operating in areas under Israel’s control is indefensible and flies in the face of the countless promises to its allies that it plans to increase aid into the country. The UN has already declared that everyone in the north is now at risk of death. Palestinians […]
Statement from Michael Adams, Country Director of CARE in Lebanon
October 2, 2024
“We are relieved that the UN has launched a flash appeal totaling US$424 million for Lebanon. This funding is crucial. Countries must step up and make their financial contributions, as there is genuine concern about the lack of funding to address a crisis of this magnitude. Every day, we conduct new assessments of the humanitarian […]
INGO CARE expresses grave concern over worsening situation in Lebanon
September 24, 2024
September 23, 2024 was the deadliest day in Lebanon in years with 300 simultaneous airstrikes on multiple locations in just one day, killing nearly 500 people and injuring at least 1,500. With rescue efforts underway, this number is expected to increase dramatically. In addition to the increasing number of civilian casualties, thousands of families are […]
