Uganda

‘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.

Barack’s lamp: Raising environment ambassadors in Uganda

By David Mutua and Travis Nichols • November 21, 2022

CARE Uganda has started a solar initiative to help address the global and local challenges of the climate crisis. With funds from Innovation Norway and Novo Nordisk, CARE has established solar-powered kitchens in community centers in southwestern Uganda, as well as in the Kinakyeitaka Primary school where students study new ways of tackling the challenges of the climate crisis.

Beyond data: the power of listening

By Emily Janoch • September 29, 2022

We deal with huge numbers all day in humanitarian and development work. Behind every single one of those numbers is a human—millions of humans—living a life and trying to deal with the challenges they are facing. They matter beyond the insight that mining their data can provide.

Displaced by Crises, These Women are Reclaiming Their Rights, Challenging Social Norms and Leading Their Communities

By Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro • June 17, 2021

For World Refugee Day, CARE International’s Secretary General shares stories of strength and resilience from displaced women around the world.

5 Questions for 5 Young Climate Leaders

By CARE Staff • April 21, 2021

Meet 5 inspirational young women working on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

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How Ugandans Keep Health Care Accountable

By Charles Otema and Grady Arnott • March 12, 2021

Through human rights centered and women-led innovations, accountability mechanisms are being introduced to address the reproductive health realities of women and girls in humanitarian crisis settings in Uganda.

Three Environmental Activists Making a Difference in Africa and Around the World

By Jacky Habib • September 24, 2020

Activists in Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda are helping lead the way in advocating for environmental issues and climate justice.

A Look at How Refugees Around the World Are Living During COVID-19

By Jacky Habib • June 16, 2020

From Venezuelan migrants in Ecuador to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, this photo essay gives a glimpse into how displaced people are coping amid a pandemic.

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.

How Breakdancing is Helping This Young Woman in Uganda Feel More Confident

By Debbie Michaud and Kate Adelung • February 24, 2020

The Breakdance Project Uganda uses hip-hop to teach leadership skills and social responsibility to young people like Sharon.

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