Gender Equality

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

November 25, 2024

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.

Gender Equality

Business Fights Poverty: “She Knows What Her Business Needs—So Why are Systems Holding her Back?”

November 19, 2024

CARE Women’s Entrepreneurship Director, Sarah Hewitt, on what’s holding back women entrepreneurs.

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.

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Gender Equality

Gender Equality

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

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Gender Equality

Business Fights Poverty: “She Knows What Her Business Needs—So Why are Systems Holding her Back?”

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Gender Equality

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

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Gender Equality

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

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Crisis Response

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

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Gender Equality

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

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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

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Gender Equality

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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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

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Gender Equality

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

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TODAY – Your gift is matched 10X! Give the gift of hope to families in crisis who need food, shelter, and medicine. Your gift makes a difference!

Gender Equality

Gender Equality

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

Gender Equality

Business Fights Poverty: “She Knows What Her Business Needs—So Why are Systems Holding her Back?”

Gender Equality

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

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TODAY – Your gift is matched 10X! Give the gift of hope to families in crisis who need food, shelter, and medicine. Your gift makes a difference!