Haiti

ByCARE Australia November 26, 2014 0 comments

CARE has worked in Haiti, providing emergency support and sustainable programs, since 1954. In October 2016, the Category Four Hurricane Matthew slammed into Haiti bringing devastating 230-kilometre-per-hour winds and heavy rainfall. CARE’s emergency teams were on the ground before the hurricane hit, helping to evacuate the most vulnerable from areas…

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Ethiopia

ByCARE Australia November 26, 2014 0 comments

Despite a fast-growing economy, Ethiopia remains one of the poorest countries in the world. In Ethiopia, small-scale subsistence farmers represent the largest group of the poor. Many families live without the land or resources to grow enough food. Despite enormous potential for agricultural development, drought, disasters and volatile global markets…

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Afghanistan

ByCARE Australia November 26, 2014 0 comments

For almost three decades, Afghanistan has faced extended conflicts, drought and massive population displacement, all of which have contributed to extreme poverty throughout the country. CARE’s charity work in Afghanistan began in 1961 with a focus on improved medical training and healthcare. However, the deteriorating political and security situation made…

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Cambodia

ByCARE Australia November 26, 2014 0 comments

Since emerging from war and internal conflict, Cambodia has experienced high levels of growth over the last two decades. Yet millions of people continue to live in extreme poverty. A lack of education and skills training means fewer job opportunities, with those in rural and isolated areas often the most…

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Papua New Guinea

ByCARE Australia October 22, 2014 0 comments

Papua New Guinea, our nearest neighbour, faces many challenges in overcoming poverty. More than 80% of the population live in rural areas, with limited access to health centres, education and agricultural services. Women living in rural Papua New Guinea (PNG) suffer from poverty even more. They work long hours but…

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