Stories
Eye witness: Beirut explosion plunges Lebanon deeper into crisis
Already facing a terrible economic crisis aggravated by COVID-19, this is yet another tragedy to strike the Lebanese population.
Syria: Celebrating Eid at a time of conflict and COVID
Syrians share their memories of Eids past, and their hopes and fears as they celebrate Eid al-Adha this year.
Locust swarms of ‘biblical proportions’ put millions at risk of starvation
Billions of locusts are swarming fragile regions around the world, destroying crops and threatening critical food supplies for millions of people.
Conflict, crisis, and gender-based violence: A story from South Sudan
Read about one woman’s experiences, hopes and fears as South Sudan marks the 9th anniversary of independence.
How to respond to increased gender-based violence during COVID-19
Find out how CARE is providing support to women experiencing gender-based violence in East, Central and Southern Africa.
COVID-19: Heartbreak and hope for LGBTQI+ couple in Ecuador
Read how Andy and Alexandra, an LGBTQI+ couple in Ecuador, are coping with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, with help from CARE.
How CARE staff pay it forward: Emmanuel’s story
Emmanuel is in charge of CARE’s COVID-19 response in Liberia. His path to working for CARE was not an easy one.
World Refugee Day 2020: How refugees are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic
Refugees and displaced people are at particular risk from the coronavirus pandemic. Find out how they are responding.