Discover what CARE is doing globally to support women and girls

“No mother should risk her life to give life”: Advancing maternal health in Papua New Guinea

Safe pregnancies and childbirth should be accessible to every woman, everywhere. However, in many countries, pregnant women and new mothers face serious challenges to accessing maternal healthcare. In Papua New Guinea (PNG), many women and babies die every year during pregnancy or childbirth. According to UN data, it is estimated that 40% of women in […]

Standing up for the rights of women in Ethiopia: Kahsa’s story

Kahsa grabs two long wooden sticks tied together with two old linen sacks and starts running. One of her neighbours is giving birth. Because of the conflict, this is currently the only way for them to get mothers in labour to a clinic. “We are trying our best to reduce the number of home births, but […]

From surviving genocide to supporting mothers: Diyana’s story

Diyana was 15 years old when a group of armed members from the Islamic State entered her village at the foot of the Sinjar Mountains in northern Iraq. As they marched down the streets, Diyana squeezed into a rickety station wagon with twelve other family members and fled into the barren mountains. On that journey there was also a young, heavily pregnant woman. Suddenly, her contractions began. In […]

How does CARE choose where to respond first?

If you’ve ever wondered where our emergency response teams are sent when a crisis occurs, you’re not alone. With natural disasters and crises occurring globally at any time of the year, people often question why assistance is provided to some communities before others, and how charities choose where they can make the biggest impact when […]

When maternal healthcare is out of reach: Chantal’s story

Chantal was alone in her hut when she gave birth to her baby. Sitting on a dirty bamboo mat, with no medical assistance, she delivered her daughter Dorcas with her bare hands. I first thought I had a normal stomach ache, but when the water broke, I knew that the baby was coming. So, I […]

How does CARE Australia coordinate with local governments and international agencies during crises?

You may have seen news coverage of a humanitarian crisis and wondered how only one charity can support the entire needs of that community. The reality is that skilled humanitarian responses are made up of many organisations all working collaboratively together. In order to reach as many people affected as possible, local governments, community leaders, […]

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