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"For CARE — an INGO headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia — that’s meant working through “humanitarian partnership platforms,” where the INGO serves as a convener, supporter, and facilitator for local partners providing humanitarian response, explained Deepmala Mahla, chief humanitarian officer, CARE. In the Philippines, the platform has helped coordinate local partners’ response to 32 different emergencies, the organization reported, and supported 2.2 million people in 2022 alone. As a result, more than three-quarters of CARE’s in-country funding went to local partners. “It’s been the best way to help communities faster,” said Mahla. “The thing we have to understand is, this isn’t about us. It’s about the people bearing the brunt of these crises everywhere. That should be the starting point.” Devex, Elissa Miolene https://ow.ly/MAW750SJi3Q

"Often, girls are forced to marry even at the age of 10 or 12.” says Sheshmati, a young community leader in western Nepal fighting child marriage. Sheshmati works as chairperson of a Girls Rights Forum formed under CARE’s Tipping Point program, leading work to prevent child, early, and forced marriage, which is widespread. Though in theory, women under the age of 20 are prohibited from marrying under Nepalese law, the reality is far from this ideal. https://ow.ly/ne3i50SJeY4

Empowering women entrepreneurs is not just a goal; it's a mission. That is why we're excited to become a signatory to the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) Code and take steps towards a more equitable future.  CARE Women's Entrepreneurship, WE Finance Code #WeFi #EmpowerWomen #WomenEntrepreneurs #WEFinanceCode  #HerBusinessHerFinancialFuture Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e-iuGMmw

Of the nearly one million Ukrainian refugees in Poland, 85% are women and 50% are children. Working through local partners, CARE saw that vulnerable populations in Poland were facing gender-based violence (GBV) and needed access to support and information around the clock. CARE Poland, in collaboration with local partner Fundacja Feminoteka, launched a chatbot on WhatsApp to provide people in Poland with 24-hour access to vital information on identifying gender-based violence, legal rights for refugees, and health services for women and girls. https://ow.ly/huHY50SHtri

Nine months on from the escalation of violence in #Gaza, women there are now 3 times more likely to miscarry and 3 times more likely to die in childbirth. For those who defy the odds and manage to carry their pregnancy to full-term, the likelihood is they will be forced to give birth in a tent, a temporary shelter, or even in the streets amid rubble. They will do this without painkillers, while bombs continue to drop around them. Yasmeen and her husband recently sent us this message: “CARE's team visited us today and offered us a baby package for each of our babies. The packages arrived at the right time, we really needed summer clothes and shampoo for the babies.”

After nine years of unsuccessful IVF treatment, Yasmeen discovered she was pregnant a month before the war broke out in #Gaza. The terror of giving birth in a war zone was multiplied even further when she found out she was expecting triplets. The babies came two months early, and one of them was born with a pulmonary hemorrhage. They needed an incubator, but none were available. Yasmeen is now staying in a tent near a hospital, where she battles squalid living conditions, pollution and insects while taking care of her triplets. Yasmeen and her husband recently sent us this message: “CARE's team visited us today and offered us a baby package for each of our babies. The packages arrived at the right time, we really needed summer clothes and shampoo for the babies.”

It's inspiring to see how CARE leverages AI to enhance emergency preparedness. Their innovative use of Microsoft solutions significantly improves their crisis response, allowing them to act swiftly and save lives.     Special recognition to CEO Michelle Nunn, who leads an incredible team of over 8,000 people across 100 countries, for driving this impactful work.     Check out the article to learn more about how AI helps CARE stay ready for any crisis: https://lnkd.in/eY2Ujj4T

How does #climate #change affect those who have already lost so much? In our latest study, we explore how climate change is impacting families remaining #displaced since the peak of the conflict in #Iraq. We also look into the ability of host communities to sustain hosting displaced populations, considering the stress caused by the changing climate.   This is more than just a local issue affecting the studied community of Sumel; it's a snapshot of a wider crisis affecting countless displaced families across the country.   🌍 Some Key Takeaways:  Conflict and Climate: While the war forced many to flee, now climate change is an added barrier hindering their return to homeland.  Changing Weather: Rising temperatures and water scarcity over the past years have hurt farming and water supplies in host communities. It also depleted the homeland livelihood recovery potential of displaced families.  Everyday Struggles: Nearly 20% of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who decided to stay in displacements mentioned climate issues as a reason. Many fear for their income and access to drinking water if they go back.  Environmental Impact: Overuse of fertilizers and pollution have worsened the environmental conditions, adding more pressure on host communities' ability to support its people.   These findings remind us that we need to look beyond immediate crises and consider the long-term impacts of climate change on displaced populations. Comprehensive action is essential to support IDPs and host communities throughout Iraq. For deeper analysis, check out the full report #ClimateChange #Displacement #Iraq #IDPs #Sustainability #Migration #UNFCCCBonn #Advocacy #HumanRights CARE CARE Deutschland e.V. Kadry Furany Sihem ATTALAH Ruaa Dhiaa Habib

Mandela's legacy teaches us that change is possible and that we must continue to fight for equality and justice for all. Together, we can create a world where poverty is a thing of the past. #MandelaDay

CARE Board Co-Chair Richard Stengel remembers Nelson Mandela’s commitment to fight poverty and inequity at the United Nations celebration of #MandelaDay.