Asia and Pacific

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As Coronavirus Stalls Flows of Remittances Worldwide, Millions of People Risk Losing Their Lifelines

April 24, 2020

(Geneva, April 24, 2020) – Diaspora communities around the globe are being hit hard by lockdowns, layoffs and illnesses to due to COVID-19. According to recent analysis from the World Bank, remittances to low and middle-income countries are projected to fall by 19.7 percent to $445 billion (from $554 billion in 2019), leaving millions of

Ideas

How We Can Reduce Gender-Based Violence During COVID-19

By Emily Janoch · April 23, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic will likely have adverse and disproportionate effects on women and girls around the world, particularly in the rise of gender-based violence. CARE is working to prevent and respond to this issue in 24 countries.

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Why home-based humanitarianism can only take us so far

By Sofia Sprechmann · April 21, 2020

Containing the spread of COVID-19 creates new challenges for delivering lifesaving aid

Press Releases

The International Trade Centre, CARE Enterprises and Bamboo Capital Partners join forces to boost gender equality with the CARE-SheTrades Impact Fund

April 21, 2020

April 20, 2020, Atlanta – The International Trade Centre (‘ITC’), CARE Enterprises Inc. (‘CARE’) and Bamboo Capital Partners (‘Bamboo’) have joined forces in their mission to achieve gender equality with the CARE-SheTrades Impact Fund (‘the Fund’).The Fund was launched in June 2018 by Bamboo and CARE to drive progress towards gender justice in South and

News

Threat of COVID-19 Weighs Heavy on Refugee Camps

By Alison Shapiro · April 10, 2020

“I shudder to think of the implications.”

News

Michelle Nunn on COVID-19: 5 Things We Can Do

By Adjoa Danso · April 6, 2020

CARE USA President and CEO Michelle Nunn shares five things we can do to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Press Releases

New COVID-19 Global Rapid Gender Analysis Addresses Concerns of Women and Girls in Pandemic

April 1, 2020

(New York, NY — April 1, 2020) Today, CARE and the International Rescue Committee published a Rapid Gender Assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic based on secondary data analysis undertaken between 12-20 March, 2020. The analysis was undertaken to explore the current and potential gendered dimensions of COVID-19 and highlights the ways in which women, girls

News

5 Reasons Why Women and Girls Are Particularly Vulnerable to COVID-19

By Jacky Habib · March 31, 2020

Although men and the elderly are said to be at higher risk of severe illness due to COVID-19, women and girls living in poverty and amid humanitarian crises face unique challenges.

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Q&A: An Expert Explains How to Respond to Coronavirus in the Most Vulnerable Parts of the World

By Alison Shapiro · March 27, 2020

CARE President and CEO Michelle Nunn sits down with CARE’s Director of Humanitarian Planning, Camille Davis, to discuss how CARE is mobilizing resources, coordinating logistics, and leading a global response to COVID-19.

Health

What Makes Kids in Crisis so Smart About Hand Washing?

By Emily Janoch · March 26, 2020

Hand washing is the top tip WHO offers for slowing the spread of coronavirus. It saves lives all over the world. But a lot of people still don’t do it, even with the best access to resources.

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How We Can Reduce Gender-Based Violence During COVID-19

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Why home-based humanitarianism can only take us so far

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The International Trade Centre, CARE Enterprises and Bamboo Capital Partners join forces to boost gender equality with the CARE-SheTrades Impact Fund

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Threat of COVID-19 Weighs Heavy on Refugee Camps

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Michelle Nunn on COVID-19: 5 Things We Can Do

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New COVID-19 Global Rapid Gender Analysis Addresses Concerns of Women and Girls in Pandemic

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5 Reasons Why Women and Girls Are Particularly Vulnerable to COVID-19

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Q&A: An Expert Explains How to Respond to Coronavirus in the Most Vulnerable Parts of the World

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What Makes Kids in Crisis so Smart About Hand Washing?

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Asia and Pacific

Press Releases

As Coronavirus Stalls Flows of Remittances Worldwide, Millions of People Risk Losing Their Lifelines

Ideas

How We Can Reduce Gender-Based Violence During COVID-19

Ideas

Why home-based humanitarianism can only take us so far

Press Releases

The International Trade Centre, CARE Enterprises and Bamboo Capital Partners join forces to boost gender equality with the CARE-SheTrades Impact Fund

News

Threat of COVID-19 Weighs Heavy on Refugee Camps

News

Michelle Nunn on COVID-19: 5 Things We Can Do

Press Releases

New COVID-19 Global Rapid Gender Analysis Addresses Concerns of Women and Girls in Pandemic

News

5 Reasons Why Women and Girls Are Particularly Vulnerable to COVID-19

News

Q&A: An Expert Explains How to Respond to Coronavirus in the Most Vulnerable Parts of the World

Health

What Makes Kids in Crisis so Smart About Hand Washing?

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