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Uganda
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Philippines
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CARE is preparing for an assessment and immediate relief support in mountainous communities of Benguet province with our local partner Cordillera Disaster Response and Development Services (Cordis RDS).
Democratic Republic of Congo
The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is spreading further, with 147 deaths to date. This is the DRC’s 10th Ebola outbreak since the disease first appeared in 1976 and is proving the most difficult to manage, because of ongoing conflict in the affected areas. CARE works in the city of Beni, the epicentre of the outbreak, as well as in nearby cities, to help limit the spread of the disease through awareness raising, handwashing stations, distribution of items that support hygiene practices, and activities to help reduce the stigma and discrimination that Ebola survivors, especially women and girls, face in their communities after they are cured.
Indonesia tsunami response
Helen Vanwel, CARE Indonesia Country Director, says:
She adds:
CARE has already reached over 5,000 people with hygiene kits which include much needed sanitary napkins. We aim to reach around 50,000 people with a first wave of basic emergency items like kitchen sets, hygiene materials and tarpaulins for temporary shelters. We will be ensuring safe spaces for women and girls so they have access to accurate information and support services. We will also focus on supporting people to rebuild as soon as possible and provide cash assistance to allow them to reinvest in livelihoods activities and reconstruction of their homes.
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