Humanitarian and Emergency Relief

Poisoned rivers: The fight for dignity in northern Ecuador

By Ramiro Urbino and Cristina Gordon, Fundación Lunita Lunera • June 12, 2025

An oil spill in Ecuador’s Esmeraldas region poisoned rivers and destroyed livelihoods. CARE and local women-led partners have responded with emergency support while advancing dignity and resilience.

CARE staff in Gaza: hunger, grief, and relentless danger

By Becca Mountain • May 28, 2025

In Gaza, CARE’s staff face the same hunger, danger, and grief as those they serve. They continue their lifesaving work even as their own families are displaced and at risk.

Myanmar earthquake: A survivor turned first responder

By CARE Staff • April 17, 2025

A volunteer in Myanmar shares her story of surviving a devastating earthquake—and leading her community's recovery.

Myanmar earthquake: CARE delivers assistance as death toll climbs

By CARE Staff • April 4, 2025

CARE teams are racing to provide relief to the people most impacted by the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar.

A year after the Türkiye earthquake: “It’s not over”

By CARE Staff • September 3, 2024

Discover how Elcin, one of countless survivors from Türkiye's 2023 earthquake, is rebuilding her life amidst devastation and familial loss.

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Polio in Gaza. The latest.

By Travis Nichols and CARE staff • August 29, 2024

As far as anyone in Gaza knew, no one here had contracted polio in a quarter-century. Until Abdelrahman. The 10-month old is the first person to contract polio in Gaza in twenty-five years.

Bearing witness to the destruction in Gaza

By Travis Nichols and CARE staff • August 21, 2024

"Since this crisis started 10 months ago," she said. "Every day I woke up thinking it can't get worse, and every next day I realize I was wrong.”

A newborn baby clings to life in Gaza

By Diana*, as told to CARE Staff • August 8, 2024

One woman's story of giving birth in war-torn Gaza, where 31 out of 36 hospitals have been severely damaged or destroyed.

Women in Gaza: “The worst time is when I have my period”

By CARE Staff • July 12, 2024

In Gaza there are over 690,000 menstruating women and adolescent girls who require menstrual hygiene products, access to clean water, toilets and privacy.

A blended family flees one of the world’s most dangerous countries

By Laura Noel • June 24, 2024

Seemingly overnight, peaceful Ecuador became one of the most dangerous countries in the world. This family’s decision to leave was not based on a particular incident, but the ever-present violence that made life in Quito intolerable.

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