Update from CARE Australia on earthquake in Vanuatu

ByCARE Australia December 18, 2024 0 comments

CARE Australia is continuing to receive updates from colleagues in Port Vila, although communication remains intermittent as electricity is still down. Some team members still remain unaccounted for due to connectivity issues. The team has confirmed there have been 14 deaths so far, however they expect this death toll to…

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Statement from CARE Australia on earthquake in Vanuatu

ByCARE Australia December 17, 2024 0 comments

CARE Australia is currently in contact with colleagues from CARE in Vanuatu, who are relaying updates from the aftermath of a magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck near the capital of Port Vila this afternoon. Reports are that staff in CARE in Vanuatu’s main office in Port Vila, and field office in…

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Statement by Deepmala Mahla, CARE’s Global Humanitarian Director on the situation in Syria

ByCARE Australia December 11, 2024 0 comments

“We watch with joy the scenes of Syrian people rejoicing in happiness across the world in reaction to the news of the end of an era marked by endemic suffering, violence and mass displacement. Today, we join the Syrian people in their unwavering hope and cautious optimism for a better…

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Closing the gender gap, a global economic imperative with far reaching consequences for everyone

ByCARE Australia December 2, 2024 0 comments

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…

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CARE Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement in Lebanon

ByCARE Australia November 27, 2024 0 comments

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…

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CARE Australia celebrates 1 Year of supporting Small Business Owners in The Philippines

ByCARE Australia November 14, 2024 0 comments

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…

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