Building brighter futures: four charities helping youth thrive
Across the globe, millions of young people face obstacles that hinder their ability to thrive — whether it’s poverty, displacement, or conflict. Yet, youth development programs from organizations like Plan International USA, Save the Children, Anera, and CARE are providing these young individuals with the tools, education, and support they need to transform their lives. […]
How your company can be a #1 voice on International Women’s Day
Investing in women and girls is one of the most important global causes, and for good reason. When you support women and girls, it’s not just an investment in their futures; when women succeed, so do their communities and economies. As International Women’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to partner with nonprofits like CARE, […]
The quiet before the storm: 8 charities preparing for severe hurricane season
Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, the impacts of hurricane season are upon us. Hurricane Helene has devastated the American Southeast, and to support relief and recovery efforts we’ve launched the Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Fund. Experts predict this will be one of the most severe hurricane seasons on record. As we brace for potential storms, the urgency […]
CARE: How an innovative program in Nepal is getting girls back in school
“When I had to drop out from school, I felt terrible,” Archana Harijan says. “My dreams got shattered. I felt like crying every day.” In Nepal, Archana is not alone. Her sentiments are echoed by thousands of girls who are forced to drop out of school each year, primarily due to the country’s widespread poverty. […]
Empowering women & girls: five top charities making a difference
We’re back with another round of charity recommendations! There was such strong interest in our top anti-human trafficking charities blog that we decided to put together a list for women and girls, in honor of Women’s History Month. The global economy is losing out on at least $7 trillion of economic gains each year due […]
“Where else should we go?” Life in Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camp
From Brittany Mattfeld Craig, Global Impact’s Managing Director of Campaign Engagement: “I have had the pleasure of working with CARE for the past nine years, attending many events including its National Conferences and International Women’s Day celebrations. At those events, I have heard from incredible CARE supporters and advocates including Madeleine Albright, Chelsea Clinton, Barbara […]
CARE: Celebrating 30 years of VSLA (Village Savings and Loan Associations)
Since 1991, the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) has served as CARE’s marquee savings and lending program, helping unbanked women gain access to basic financial support and services. Thirty years after our first savings group of approximately 20 met, our VSLA program operates in 54 countries with 13.7 million members strong.
Beating the odds. Meet Rosemarie, Rozina, Martha, Agnes, Zainab and Hanna.
Addressing gender inequality isn’t something that can be handed down from the top — we must empower the people affected to create lasting change. Our charities know this. When they look at the issues facing women and girls, they understand the best way to solve this is to involve the entire community and give women […]
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The 10 most under-reported humanitarian crises of 2021
As we look back at 2021, what world events do you remember the best? Was it Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk’s space flights? Or maybe it was Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. While these were some of the most popular headlines this past year, our Charity Alliance partner CARE took the opportunity […]
