Gender Equality

Despite high levels of confidence, women entrepreneurs still face systemic barriers

November 19, 2024

Women entrepreneurs are deeply confident in their own abilities and prospects, according to new research from CARE’s Women’s Entrepreneurship team. They are strategically expanding their client bases, building supplier networks, and making critical business decisions.

Gender Equality

WiDEF announces first awardees of funding to close the gender digital divide

November 18, 2024

The Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) is proud to announce the awardees of its first round of funding. Ten organizations, spanning eight countries across East Africa, West Africa, South Asia, and Latin America, have been selected for their innovative solutions and impact in tackling the gender digital divide.

Crisis Response

CARE CEO in World Economic Forum: “Why we must listen to the unsung ‘sheroes’ of war”

By Michelle Nunn · June 28, 2024

War has been taking a devastating toll on women in Gaza, in Sudan, in Yemen and in a growing number of places around the world.

Gender Equality

Devex: “New USAID-Gates fund aims to close gender digital divide”

March 13, 2024

Article covered the launch of the Women in Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF), a new five-year, $60.5 million investment to tackle the gender digital divide, founded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Gender Equality

International Women’s Day: Landmarks across the US, around the world join CARE to shine a light on women’s empowerment and gender equality

March 7, 2024

To mark International Women’s Day, 30 buildings and landmarks will join CARE the evening of March 8 by lighting up in honor of this global commemoration of women’s empowerment and gender equality.

Gender Equality

Starbucks: The Starbucks Foundation Announces 10 New Grants as Part of Its Commitment to Uplift 1 Million Women and Girls by 2030

March 4, 2024

The Starbucks Foundation continues to advance its goal to positively impact 1 million women and girls in coffee-, tea- and cocoa-growing communities by 2030. They continue to do this by partnering with non-profit organizations like CARE.

Gender Equality

Good Morning America: CARE Global Advisory Council Member and renowned photographer, Nigel Barker, joins Good Morning America to discuss International Women’s Day and CARE’s She Leads the World campaign

March 1, 2024

Nigel Barker talks about International Women's Day and CARE's “She Leads the World” campaign, where he captures women who are leaders in their remote communities.

Gender Equality

“She Leads the World” This International Women’s Day

March 1, 2024

Today, in advance of International Women’s Day (March 8), leading humanitarian organization CARE launched a new campaign – She Leads the World – in partnership with Nigel Barker.

Gender Equality

“Giving Machines” arrive in NYC to kick off the holiday season

November 28, 2023

On the eve of Giving Tuesday, Light the World Giving Machines returned to NYC with a community kick off event and official "unwrapping" in Times Square.

Gender Equality

CARE, GDIP, and GSMA Consortium selected to Accelerate Closure of the Gender Digital Divide

November 13, 2023

CARE, Global Digital Inclusion Partnership (GDIP) and the GSMA Foundation are pleased to have been selected as the consortium partners to manage the Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF), a five year $60 million initiative of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).

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Gender Equality

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WiDEF announces first awardees of funding to close the gender digital divide

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CARE CEO in World Economic Forum: “Why we must listen to the unsung ‘sheroes’ of war”

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Devex: “New USAID-Gates fund aims to close gender digital divide”

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International Women’s Day: Landmarks across the US, around the world join CARE to shine a light on women’s empowerment and gender equality

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Starbucks: The Starbucks Foundation Announces 10 New Grants as Part of Its Commitment to Uplift 1 Million Women and Girls by 2030

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Good Morning America: CARE Global Advisory Council Member and renowned photographer, Nigel Barker, joins Good Morning America to discuss International Women’s Day and CARE’s She Leads the World campaign

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“She Leads the World” This International Women’s Day

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“Giving Machines” arrive in NYC to kick off the holiday season

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CARE, GDIP, and GSMA Consortium selected to Accelerate Closure of the Gender Digital Divide

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Despite high levels of confidence, women entrepreneurs still face systemic barriers

Gender Equality

WiDEF announces first awardees of funding to close the gender digital divide

Crisis Response

CARE CEO in World Economic Forum: “Why we must listen to the unsung ‘sheroes’ of war”

Gender Equality

Devex: “New USAID-Gates fund aims to close gender digital divide”

Gender Equality

International Women’s Day: Landmarks across the US, around the world join CARE to shine a light on women’s empowerment and gender equality

Gender Equality

Starbucks: The Starbucks Foundation Announces 10 New Grants as Part of Its Commitment to Uplift 1 Million Women and Girls by 2030

Gender Equality

Good Morning America: CARE Global Advisory Council Member and renowned photographer, Nigel Barker, joins Good Morning America to discuss International Women’s Day and CARE’s She Leads the World campaign

Gender Equality

“She Leads the World” This International Women’s Day

Gender Equality

“Giving Machines” arrive in NYC to kick off the holiday season

Gender Equality

CARE, GDIP, and GSMA Consortium selected to Accelerate Closure of the Gender Digital Divide

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