Maryam Ahmed lives in the Ghandourah community in the countryside of Jarabulus, Syria. The economic situation in her community is dire and she shares how they suffer from a lack of job opportunities and special activities that specifically serve women. When available, job vacancies are mostly exclusively for men. Through the VSLA in Emergencies (VSLAiE) pilot, Maryam had the opportunity to join a group in her community and begin a Sharia compliant group investment.
“Her Money. Her Future.” showcases CARE’s accomplishments in advancing economic justice for women worldwide, including a pioneering financial return on investment (ROI) metric. CARE's savings groups generated $9 in women’s income for every $1 invested. Read More
Across the CARE federation, advancing health remains a key impact area strategy. Aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, this Right to Health Strategy is an update on the 2020 strategy. The four interrelated areas of focus contribute to building resilient, equitable, and accountable health systems. Read More
A bipartisan delegation of six U.S. Congressional Representatives and staff traveled to Kenya with CARE to learn about how U.S. foreign investments are enabling communities to thrive and find durable solutions to hunger and malnutrition in the region, even as they experience economic hardship, conflict, and humanitarian crises. Read More