West Africa

Meet the Humanitarians who are Real Life Heroes

By Jacky Habib · August 18, 2020

CARE Vanuatu’s Marie Toto understands the unique needs of remote communities in times of crisis.

Overcoming Global Unemployment During COVID-19: ‘I Still Have Hope’

By Emily Janoch · August 13, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has eliminated 277 billion hours of paid work as of June 30, the equivalent of 400 million full-time jobs. CARE is working with local partners and entrepreneurs to provide hope and support for those left unemployed by the health crisis.

How a Women’s Savings Group in Niger Came Together to Supply More than 10,000 Masks

July 17, 2020

After their jobs disappeared due to coronavirus, savings group president Aïchatou Cheitou helped focus the group on mask and soap production and started a mutual aid program to ensure families in her community had enough to eat.

Listening to the Voices of Tanti, the Voices of West Africa

July 17, 2020

"Impossible does not exist in our language."

Iman: ‘I am a Refugee’

By CARE Staff · June 16, 2020

Ahead of World Refugee Day on June 20, CARE’s Global Advocate shares her personal story of becoming a refugee at 16 to draw attention to the particular threat COVID-19 poses to the most vulnerable, including refugees and the forcibly displaced.

How Ghanaians are Counteracting Myths about COVID-19

By Jacky Habib · May 21, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, a network of volunteers has emerged in Ghana to translate health messages into local languages so residents can access accurate information.

How Women are Tackling Maternal Mortality in the Country with the Highest Rates In the World

By Jacky Habib · May 9, 2020

Women in Sierra Leone face major risks when giving birth. Family planning, community nurses, emergency vehicles, and more, are all part of the solutions that aim to tackle this problem.

How Two Women in Côte d’ Ivoire Helped Other Women Become their own Bankers

By Emily Janoch · May 7, 2020

Salamatou and Fati are a big reason CARE supports more than 260,000 women in savings groups in Cote d’Ivoire. Now, these groups are playing a key role in educating women on the coronavirus.

Doing More with Less: Behavioral Insights for Humanitarian Cash and Voucher Assistance

By Holly Welcome-Radice and Meghann Perez · April 24, 2020

Still, humanitarians continue to ask themselves: How can unconditional cash transfers be made even more impactful and still allow people to best decide and act on their needs?

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

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West Africa

Meet the Humanitarians who are Real Life Heroes

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Overcoming Global Unemployment During COVID-19: ‘I Still Have Hope’

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How a Women’s Savings Group in Niger Came Together to Supply More than 10,000 Masks

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Listening to the Voices of Tanti, the Voices of West Africa

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Iman: ‘I am a Refugee’

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How Ghanaians are Counteracting Myths about COVID-19

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How Women are Tackling Maternal Mortality in the Country with the Highest Rates In the World

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How Two Women in Côte d’ Ivoire Helped Other Women Become their own Bankers

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Doing More with Less: Behavioral Insights for Humanitarian Cash and Voucher Assistance

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Why home-based humanitarianism can only take us so far

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West Africa

Meet the Humanitarians who are Real Life Heroes

Overcoming Global Unemployment During COVID-19: ‘I Still Have Hope’

How a Women’s Savings Group in Niger Came Together to Supply More than 10,000 Masks

Listening to the Voices of Tanti, the Voices of West Africa

Iman: ‘I am a Refugee’

How Ghanaians are Counteracting Myths about COVID-19

How Women are Tackling Maternal Mortality in the Country with the Highest Rates In the World

How Two Women in Côte d’ Ivoire Helped Other Women Become their own Bankers

Doing More with Less: Behavioral Insights for Humanitarian Cash and Voucher Assistance

Why home-based humanitarianism can only take us so far

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