Women's Empowerment

How Girl Activists Are Pushing to End Child Marriage

By Colleen Farrell · December 9, 2021

CARE's Tipping Point initiative centers the voices and leadership of adolescent girls to address the root causes of child and early forced marriage.

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2021: Shirleen’s Story

By CARE Australia · December 7, 2021

CARE’s Shirleen Ali is helping tackle another hidden crisis which has increased dramatically in the past year — gender-based violence.

As Omicron risk rises, CARE supports COVID-19 vaccine delivery to 126 million people

December 2, 2021

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 creating unknown risks around the world sadly proves what we have known for a long time: no one is safe until everyone is safe. Investing in getting vaccines to the last mile for 70% of the global population, and paying the health care workers who do it is the only way to end the pandemic. CARE’s Fast and Fair initiative does just that, supporting vaccine delivery in 22 countries, and growing to new countries all the time.

Why Women Farmers are Key to Addressing the Food Crisis in the DRC

By David Mutua · December 1, 2021

Isabelle Niyotwagirwa has grown her farm from 2 to 5 acres and up to 10 staff thanks to smart business decisions and support from local savings groups.

This Woman Stopped Making Dresses and Started Sewing Masks to Help Fight COVID in DRC

By David Mutua · November 29, 2021

As of September 2021, Françoise Mbweki had made 1,000 masks to help protect her community.

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.

The Vanuatu Photo Project: Meet the Photographers and Hear Their Stories

By Photography mentees Winona, Talula, Ann Ruth & Elisa and photography mentor Valerie Fernandez · November 12, 2021

Follow the journey of four aspiring young ni-Vanuatu women photographers, eight participants in CARE Vanuatu’s Young Women’s Leadership Program, and one professional photography mentor.

How This Entrepreneur in Pakistan is Achieving Her Goals and Paying It Forward

By CARE Staff · November 12, 2021

Seeda Begum, a single mom, runs her own business and teaches other women the tools they need to succeed.

The Vanuatu Photo Project: Meet Ann-Ruth & Florence

By Ann-Ruth, small business owner for painting and sewing services · November 12, 2021

“Most importantly, through it all, I came to discover who I am and what I want," says Florence.

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Women's Empowerment

How Girl Activists Are Pushing to End Child Marriage

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2021: Shirleen’s Story

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As Omicron risk rises, CARE supports COVID-19 vaccine delivery to 126 million people

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Why Women Farmers are Key to Addressing the Food Crisis in the DRC

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This Woman Stopped Making Dresses and Started Sewing Masks to Help Fight COVID in DRC

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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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The Vanuatu Photo Project: Meet the Photographers and Hear Their Stories

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How This Entrepreneur in Pakistan is Achieving Her Goals and Paying It Forward

Read More

The Vanuatu Photo Project: Meet Ann-Ruth & Florence

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Women's Empowerment

How Girl Activists Are Pushing to End Child Marriage

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2021: Shirleen’s Story

As Omicron risk rises, CARE supports COVID-19 vaccine delivery to 126 million people

Why Women Farmers are Key to Addressing the Food Crisis in the DRC

This Woman Stopped Making Dresses and Started Sewing Masks to Help Fight COVID in DRC

How this Entrepreneur Diversified to Save Her Business During the Pandemic

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

The Vanuatu Photo Project: Meet the Photographers and Hear Their Stories

How This Entrepreneur in Pakistan is Achieving Her Goals and Paying It Forward

The Vanuatu Photo Project: Meet Ann-Ruth & Florence

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