Latin America and Caribbean

The latest on Hurricane Beryl and how you can help

By CARE staff · July 5, 2024

After devastating communities across the southern Caribbean, the climate-fueled hurricane hit Jamaica and the nearby islands, peaking as a Category 5 hurricane earlier this week.

Marina: Leading in Crisis and Helping Fellow Women Farmers in Ica, Peru

By CARE Staff · January 11, 2022

Marina is a 74- year-old farmer in San José de los Molinos, Ica. She began participating in the She Feeds the World Peru program in late 2019 – just a few months before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

20 Stories That Inspired Us in 2021

By CARE Staff · December 22, 2021

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

How this Entrepreneur Diversified to Save Her Business During the Pandemic

By CARE Staff · November 15, 2021

When COVID-19 disrupted the supply chain to devastating effects, Marlita Tenorio Gonzales pivoted her business model to stay afloat.

How This Woman Entrepreneur in Peru is Keeping her Amazonian Heritage Alive

By CARE Staff · November 15, 2021

Through her family's artisan business in Peru, Mery Neli Salazar Pedro celebrates her Amazonian identity.

Seeking Signals Through the Noise: CARE Launches 1st Crypto Voucher Pilots in Kenya and Ecuador

By CARE Staff · August 12, 2021

CARE is partnering with leaders in the cryptocurrency movement to deliver crypto-based vouchers to women and groups in Africa and Latin America.

Casa del Migrante is a Place of Hope for Migrants in Guatemala

By CARE Guatemala Staff · June 17, 2021

As numbers of migrants from Central America to the U.S. and Mexico continue to increase, local organizations in countries such as Guatemala and El Salvador are working to provide support.

She is a Surgeon: Gabriela Portillo

By CARE Staff · March 8, 2021

Gabriela Portillo shares the challenges and motivations of life as a humanitarian worker during an unprecedented pandemic. This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating EVERY Woman — the frontline workers, 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.

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.

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Latin America and Caribbean

The latest on Hurricane Beryl and how you can help

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Marina: Leading in Crisis and Helping Fellow Women Farmers in Ica, Peru

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20 Stories That Inspired Us in 2021

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How this Entrepreneur Diversified to Save Her Business During the Pandemic

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How This Woman Entrepreneur in Peru is Keeping her Amazonian Heritage Alive

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Seeking Signals Through the Noise: CARE Launches 1st Crypto Voucher Pilots in Kenya and Ecuador

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Casa del Migrante is a Place of Hope for Migrants in Guatemala

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She is a Surgeon: Gabriela Portillo

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20 Stories That Inspired Us in 2020

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

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Latin America and Caribbean

The latest on Hurricane Beryl and how you can help

Marina: Leading in Crisis and Helping Fellow Women Farmers in Ica, Peru

20 Stories That Inspired Us in 2021

How this Entrepreneur Diversified to Save Her Business During the Pandemic

How This Woman Entrepreneur in Peru is Keeping her Amazonian Heritage Alive

Seeking Signals Through the Noise: CARE Launches 1st Crypto Voucher Pilots in Kenya and Ecuador

Casa del Migrante is a Place of Hope for Migrants in Guatemala

She is a Surgeon: Gabriela Portillo

20 Stories That Inspired Us in 2020

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

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