Women Humanitarians Archives

Women Humanitarians

Fleeing Sudan, praying that both mother and baby will live

By Sarah Easter • February 28, 2025

Fleeing violence in Sudan, Mariam seeks refuge in Chad with her injured husband and infant son. Supported by CARE, a local health center struggles to provide critical care as refugees pour in.

Rebuilding from the rubble: Syria through the eyes of a humanitarian

By Deepmala Mahla • February 27, 2025

Deepmala Mahla, CARE's Chief Humanitarian Officer, shares her firsthand account of resilience and generosity in Syria's hardest-hit areas, including Damascus, Darayya, Harasta, and Douma.

Meet the women leading Syria’s fight for survival and recovery

By Dora Vangi and CARE Staff • February 14, 2025

"If I return, how will I live? There are no schools, hospitals, or health centers. There are no jobs. If I go back, what will I return to? A home with no walls?" says Salwa, a displaced mother struggling to rebuild her life in Syria.

World Humanitarian Day 2024 spotlight: Seada in Ethiopia

By Sarah Easter • August 15, 2024

Seada, a humanitarian in rural Ethiopia, helps young women realize their dreams through village savings groups, providing personalized support and fostering community-driven development.

20 Stories That Inspired Us in 2021

By CARE Staff • December 22, 2021

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

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This Health Worker is Helping Empower Women in her Northwest Syria Community

By CARE Staff • June 15, 2021

“Our society needs more women leaders who can play a role in raising awareness about women’s rights and responsibilities.”

The Future Is Now: Investing in the Recovery and Resilience of Syrian Women and Their Communities

By Ihlas Altinci and Dhabie Brown • March 9, 2021

Ten years into the conflict in Syria, funding that would allow short-term programs to have longer-term impacts continue to be vastly underfunded.

20 Stories That Inspired Us in 2020

By CARE Staff • December 18, 2020

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

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.

This Nurse is Fighting Coronavirus in Sierra Leone

By Shantelle Spencer • March 20, 2020

Rosaline is a nurse in Sierra Leone playing a key role in her community's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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