Current Disaster Relief Efforts and Emergencies

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Crisis

We respond to dozens of global emergencies each year, reaching approximately 12 million people through our disaster relief efforts.

From Disaster Relief to Long-Term Recovery

Our decades of experience, expansive global reach and robust network of partners enable us to take a comprehensive approach to emergency relief.

First, we work with communities to prepare for and mitigate the impact of disasters.

Then, we partner with local groups to provide immediate assistance when an emergency hits.

And finally, we work with survivors, especially women and children, to help them recover after the crisis has passed.

Looking ahead, our goal is to create a flexible humanitarian surge fund to enable CARE to respond rapidly and effectively to up to four simultaneous large-scale emergencies, while addressing protracted emergencies. Donate today to help us reach our goal.

Current Disaster Relief Efforts

West Bank/Gaza Crisis

Over two million people are at risk of dying from disease, starvation, and bombardments as the conflict wages on. Read More

West Bank/Gaza Crisis

Sudan Humanitarian Crisis

Hundreds of thousands of people have died, nearly 7.8 million people have been internally displaced, over 2.2 million have fled to neighboring countries, and there is no end in sight. Read More

Sudan Humanitarian Crisis

Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

Since the onset of conflict in Ukraine, the country’s humanitarian situation has surpassed even the worst-case predicted scenarios. Read More

Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

Yemen Humanitarian Crisis

After nearly a decade of conflict, Yemen remains one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. According to the UN, two-thirds of Yemen’s population - 21.6 million people - are in dire need of humanitarian assistance and protection services. Read More

Yemen Humanitarian Crisis

2023 earthquakes continue to impact millions in Türkiye and Syria

Across the most severely affected regions, thousands of families continue to face recovery challenges, while the humanitarian response remains largely underfunded, posing severe risks for the future of millions of people. Read More

2023 earthquakes continue to impact millions in Türkiye and Syria

Global Hunger Crisis

We must act now to stave off a growing global hunger crisis. Read More

Global Hunger Crisis

Pakistan Humanitarian Crisis

Catastrophic flooding in Pakistan has affected more than 33 million people. Read More

Pakistan Humanitarian Crisis

Somalia Food Insecurity Crisis

The 2020-2023 drought, considered the most severe in four decades, brought the country to the brink of famine resulting in an estimated 43,000 deaths. Read More

Somalia Food Insecurity Crisis

Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis

Afghanistan is in an acute humanitarian crisis, driven by rapidly escalating conflict, and worsened by drought. Read More

Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis

West Bank/Gaza Crisis

Over two million people are at risk of dying from disease, starvation, and bombardments as the conflict wages on.

Haiti Hit by 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake

On the morning of August 14, 2021, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti, hitting the greater southern part of the island. As of August 25, the official reported death toll had risen to more than 2,200 people. Read More

Haiti Hit by 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake

Syrian Refugee Crisis

The humanitarian crisis in Syria continues to deepen. Over 70% of the population – 16.7 million people – can’t survive without humanitarian aid. Read More

Syrian Refugee Crisis

Myanmar Refugee Crisis

More than 915,000 people have fled to Bangladesh after an escalation of violence in Myanmar's northern Rakhine State. Read More

Myanmar Refugee Crisis

Ethiopia Humanitarian Crisis

Almost 9 million people in Ethiopia require humanitarian assistance due to drought, flooding, and displacement. Read More

Ethiopia Humanitarian Crisis

South Sudan Humanitarian Crisis

More than 1.4 million South Sudanese are displaced inside the country, with more seeking refuge in neighboring countries. Read More

South Sudan Humanitarian Crisis

CARE COVID-19 Response

For people already living in crisis, the effects of COVID-19 will be devastating. Read More

CARE COVID-19 Response

Nigeria Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

A decade-long conflict with no end in sight has led to one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Read More

Nigeria Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

Zimbabwe Food Insecurity Crisis

Southern Africa is facing an unprecedented drought and food security crisis, with Zimbabwe being one of the hardest hit. Read More

Zimbabwe Food Insecurity Crisis

Venezuela Refugee Crisis

More than 3 million people have fled the country - the largest exodus in Latin America in a century. Read More

Venezuela Refugee Crisis

Mali Humanitarian Crisis

The combined effects of armed conflict and the lasting impacts of the 2012 food crisis in the north of Mali have had a severe effect on the country’s people. Read More

Mali Humanitarian Crisis

Lake Chad Basin Regional Crisis

The Lake Chad Basin crisis is affecting more than 17 million people across northeastern Nigeria, Cameroon’s Far North region, western Chad, and southeastern Niger. Read More

Lake Chad Basin Regional Crisis

Uganda Health and Refugee Crisis

Uganda is grappling with a severe health crisis, marked by a high risk of outbreaks like cholera, malaria, and Ebola. Read More

Uganda Health and Refugee Crisis

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