Climate Change

‘I want the world to know’: Ugandan women sound the alarm on climate change

By Jacky Habib · November 1, 2023

Ugandan women confront the severe impacts of climate change -- from record-breaking droughts to increasing food insecurity.

Climate change & the floods in Libya

By Travis Nichols and CARE Staff · September 19, 2023

Record temperatures intensified the impact of storms like Daniel, leading to severe floods in Libya, especially in the city of Derna. As such extreme events become more common, organizations like CARE are innovating solutions. With North Africa warming at twice the global rate, urgent action, including disaster risk reduction and resilience investment, is crucial.

Flooding in Libya: what’s happening now & how to help

By CARE Staff · September 15, 2023

Devastating floods hit Libya after Hurricane Daniel's landfall, causing unprecedented damage. Many thousands have died, and more have been displaced. Learn about the ongoing relief efforts, the challenges faced, and how you can help support the affected communities.

Hurricane Idalia: Cash assistance and emergency relief for Florida communities hit by disaster

By CARE Staff · August 30, 2023

How CARE and its partners are providing crucial aid to communities devastated by Hurricane Idalia, the strongest storm to hit Florida in over a century.

Dogs for humanity!

By CARE Staff · August 22, 2023

International Dog Day is August 26. Join CARE as we celebrate the unique bond between humans and their canine companions across 111 countries. Explore how dogs enhance mental well-being and foster a sense of community, & share your stories with #DogsForHumanity.

Weathering the climate crisis in Zambia

By Sarah Easter · July 31, 2023

The climate crisis is causing severe droughts and flash floods in Zambia, devastating the country's agriculture sector. CARE is implementing sustainable solutions to combat these challenges, providing drought-resistant seeds and launching agricultural resiliency projects. Despite these efforts, the increasing frequency and severity of flash floods are causing unprecedented damage, highlighting the urgent need for long-term, sustainable solutions to the climate crisis here.

5 ways climate change impacts women and girls the most. And what you can do to help.

By CARE staff · April 21, 2023

When is World Environment Day? Every day. From tornados in Texas to droughts in Europe and typhoons in the Philippines, we see the threats to the earth from climate change every day. But what we don’t see is how climate change hits the world’s most vulnerable people the hardest -- the poorest and most marginalized people, particularly women and girls. Here are five ways climate change is affecting women and girls right now, and what you can do to help.

CARE in Malawi: “We don’t wait until a cyclone hits to start taking action”

By Jacky Habib · April 7, 2023

According to the UN, tropical cyclone Freddy displaced nearly 660,000 people in southern Malawi and killed 676. Another 537 are still missing. We spoke with Laura Criado Lafuente, Deputy Country Director of Programs for CARE Malawi, on how the organization is delivering aid amid this emergency and how women and girls are particularly impacted.

The Top 10 CARE News Stories of 2022

By Travis Nichols · December 20, 2022

In each of the 96 countries where CARE works, there are unique, unforgettable stories, waiting to be shared with the world. CARE News is where these stories live.

CARE’s COP27 response: One step forward, but many more needed

By Marlene Achoki, CARE Climate Justice Policy Co-Lead · December 6, 2022

As the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (“COP27”) commenced, CARE made its position clear: for climate justice to be justice at all, it must be gender justice. We are disappointed to say that while COP27 made some progress recognizing the importance of gender justice, attendees ultimately took no collective action

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Climate Change

‘I want the world to know’: Ugandan women sound the alarm on climate change

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Climate change & the floods in Libya

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Flooding in Libya: what’s happening now & how to help

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Hurricane Idalia: Cash assistance and emergency relief for Florida communities hit by disaster

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Dogs for humanity!

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Weathering the climate crisis in Zambia

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5 ways climate change impacts women and girls the most. And what you can do to help.

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CARE in Malawi: “We don’t wait until a cyclone hits to start taking action”

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The Top 10 CARE News Stories of 2022

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CARE’s COP27 response: One step forward, but many more needed

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Climate Change

‘I want the world to know’: Ugandan women sound the alarm on climate change

Climate change & the floods in Libya

Flooding in Libya: what’s happening now & how to help

Hurricane Idalia: Cash assistance and emergency relief for Florida communities hit by disaster

Dogs for humanity!

Weathering the climate crisis in Zambia

5 ways climate change impacts women and girls the most. And what you can do to help.

CARE in Malawi: “We don’t wait until a cyclone hits to start taking action”

The Top 10 CARE News Stories of 2022

CARE’s COP27 response: One step forward, but many more needed

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TODAY – Your gift is matched 5X! Give the gift of hope to families in crisis who need food, shelter, and medicine. Your gift makes a difference!