After almost five months of brutal conflict, the people of Gaza are suffering immensely, facing illness, hunger, and darkness, warns international aid organization CARE. An analysis of satellite images reveals that Gaza’s cities have experienced an enormous decrease in electricity, with nighttime light in the Gaza Strip reduced by a staggering 84%. Gaza City has […]
Joint NGO Statement Calling on UN Security Council to Pass Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
March 1, 2024
The UN Security Council has received a stark warning of the consequences of inaction regarding the crisis in Gaza, as the UN warns at least 576,000 people in the Gaza Strip are facing famine-like conditions as a result of the conflict in its latest report released to the Council. The Security Council, meeting under the […]
CARE on the two-year mark of the war in Ukraine: Life on the frontline is a daily lottery
February 22, 2024
Dnipro-Odesa-Kyiv-Lviv, Ukraine – As February 24th marks the somber anniversary of the escalation of conflict in Ukraine, the world reflects on two years of relentless turmoil, suffering and devastation. The ongoing war has brought unprecedented challenges, leaving millions on the frontlines grappling with fear, uncertainty and dire living conditions. CARE is especially alarmed about the situation […]
CARE Australia appoints Morgana Ryan as interim CEO
February 13, 2024
Last week, CARE Australia welcomed former board member Morgana Ryan as the new interim CEO, for a period of six months. Morgana commenced her transition on Monday 5th February, initially on a part-time basis, but moving to full-time prior to outgoing CEO Peter Walton’s departure in early March. Morgana joins CARE Australia following extensive experience […]
CARE statement on the grave humanitarian consequences of a military operation in Rafah
February 9, 2024
A full-scale military operation in Rafah would have devastating consequences for civilians in Gaza who have endured more than four months of trauma, extreme hunger, lack of water, disease, and extremely limited medical resources due to the conflict and siege of the enclave. To date, at least 27,840 people have reportedly been killed and 67,317 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since […]
Türkiye and northwest Syria: Millions Affected by Earthquakes Brace for Winter as Humanitarian Response Remains Underfunded
February 5, 2024
This Tuesday, February 6, marks one year since a series of earthquakes struck southern Türkiye and northwest Syria. Across the most severely affected regions, thousands of families continue to face recovery challenges amidst temperatures hovering close to or below 0°C, while the humanitarian response remains largely underfunded, posing severe risks for the future of millions of lives. “In Türkiye, […]
