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Latest news and stories from CARE's work in the field

Latest news and stories from CARE's work in the field

Nov 26

Rwanda

ByCARE Australia November 26, 2014 0 comments

Since the tragedy of the 1994 genocide, Rwanda has made remarkable progress, with at least one million people lifted out of poverty over recent years. Yet while lives are steadily improving, Rwanda remains one of the world’s poorest countries, with nearly 60 per cent of the population living below the…

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Nov 26

Philippines

ByCARE Australia November 26, 2014 0 comments

CARE has been working in the Philippines since 1949, with extensive experience helping communities prepare for and respond to emergencies. We work in areas that are geographically diverse but disaster-prone, including those areas affected by the 2013 Typhoon Haiyan. …

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Nov 26

Palestinian Territories

ByCARE Australia November 26, 2014 0 comments

The current humanitarian crisis is the worst Gaza has seen in decades. Civilians are paying the price of the current conflict, with those affected in urgent need of basic medical supplies and health care. CARE has been operating in the Palestinian Territories since 1948, and we now work with around 1.5 million…

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Nov 26

Pakistan

ByCARE Australia November 26, 2014 0 comments

When an emergency hits, CARE is on the ground to provide communities with the assistance they need to survive.

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Nov 26

Niger

ByCARE Australia November 26, 2014 0 comments

One of the world’s poorest countries, Niger has been facing an ongoing food crisis for several years. CARE Niger was established in 1974 in response to famine and has since impacted the lives of more than 4 million people through our work empowering women and youth, managing natural…

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Nov 26

Myanmar

ByCARE Australia November 26, 2014 0 comments
Myanmar

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Myanmar’s rapid transformation presents an opportunity to address poverty and social and gender injustice. Following a history of turbulent internal conflict, the resource-rich country has begun making great strides, foreign direct investment is increasing and efforts are being made to improve the lives of the Myanmar people. However, challenges remain.

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