Education and Work for Women

She is a Business Owner: Fariha Irfan

By Emma Langbridge · March 8, 2021

As the owner of an arts and handicraft business in Pakistan, Fariha supports a network of artisans. This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating EVERY Woman — the artists, entrepreneurs, the changemakers.

She is a Race Car Driver: Marah Zahalka

By Jacky Habib and Raegan Hodge · March 8, 2021

Car racing may be a male-dominated sport, but women like Marah are changing that. This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating EVERY Woman — the trailblazers, the entrepreneurs, the changemakers.

20 Stories That Inspired Us in 2020

By CARE Staff · December 18, 2020

In a difficult year, these stories offered hope, strength and inspiration.

CARE’s Top 10 Stories of 2020

By CARE Staff · December 15, 2020

From the unprecedented impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to a historic U.S. election season, here are the most popular stories CARE published this year.

5 Actions Needed Now to End Gender-Based Violence

By Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro, CI Secretary General · November 24, 2020

According to UN projections, every three months lockdown measures continue, an additional 15 million cases of gender-based violence could be expected globally.

After His Business in Pakistan Suffered Pandemic Setbacks, This Entrepreneur Looks Ahead

By CARE Staff · November 21, 2020

Adnan Ali, from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, looks ahead to new opportunities to grow his skills and expand his business.

By Employing Local Women in Pakistan, This Entrepreneur Helped Her Community

By CARE Staff · November 18, 2020

Saadia Shahid, from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, overcame cultural banking restrictions to grow her company and employ other local women.

How this Woman Entrepreneur in Vietnam Took Her Family Business to the Next Level

By CARE Staff · November 18, 2020

Despite her young age, Nguyen Thi Hien from Hanoi, Vietnam, is taking the business world by storm.

How this Entrepreneur Beat Education Barriers to Run Her Own Jewelry Business in Peru

By CARE Staff · November 18, 2020

Despite growing up with few educational opportunities, Maria Elena Menacho García started her own jewelry business eight years ago. She has slowly grown her business and now has two stores, each employing two members of staff.

This Entrepreneur is Leading the Path for Businesswomen in Peru

By Emma Langbridge · November 18, 2020

As a child, María Julia Ancajima Prado supported her younger siblings. Now, she has a successful business to call her own.

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Education and Work for Women

She is a Business Owner: Fariha Irfan

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She is a Race Car Driver: Marah Zahalka

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20 Stories That Inspired Us in 2020

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CARE’s Top 10 Stories of 2020

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5 Actions Needed Now to End Gender-Based Violence

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After His Business in Pakistan Suffered Pandemic Setbacks, This Entrepreneur Looks Ahead

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By Employing Local Women in Pakistan, This Entrepreneur Helped Her Community

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How this Woman Entrepreneur in Vietnam Took Her Family Business to the Next Level

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How this Entrepreneur Beat Education Barriers to Run Her Own Jewelry Business in Peru

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This Entrepreneur is Leading the Path for Businesswomen in Peru

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Education and Work for Women

She is a Business Owner: Fariha Irfan

She is a Race Car Driver: Marah Zahalka

20 Stories That Inspired Us in 2020

CARE’s Top 10 Stories of 2020

5 Actions Needed Now to End Gender-Based Violence

After His Business in Pakistan Suffered Pandemic Setbacks, This Entrepreneur Looks Ahead

By Employing Local Women in Pakistan, This Entrepreneur Helped Her Community

How this Woman Entrepreneur in Vietnam Took Her Family Business to the Next Level

How this Entrepreneur Beat Education Barriers to Run Her Own Jewelry Business in Peru

This Entrepreneur is Leading the Path for Businesswomen in Peru

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