Women and Children in Emergencies

No place like home: Bearing witness in the DRC

By Deepmala Mahla • June 4, 2025

Over 6.9 million people have been forced from their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo, creating Africa’s largest displacement crisis. CARE’s Deepmala Mahla shares moving stories of women and families enduring violence, hunger, and loss — yet showing remarkable resilience as they rebuild their lives.

Sudan crisis: “I fear we won’t survive much longer”

By Hillol Sobhan with Shakir Elhassan • June 2, 2025

Discover how conflict has caused unprecedented displacement and hunger in Sudan, worsened by recent aid cuts. Learn how CARE is providing vital support to displaced communities.

Sudan conflict: Lifesaving healthcare and nutrition for women and children

By Shakir Elhassan • April 28, 2025

Learn how CARE in Sudan is providing lifesaving health, nutrition, and psychosocial care to displaced people.

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.

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The latest on the Myanmar earthquake and how to help

By CARE Staff • March 31, 2025

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on March 28, 2025. Millions across the region are impacted, including in Bangkok. CARE teams are safe and preparing urgent response efforts.

Fleeing Sudan, praying that both mother and baby will live

By Sarah Easter • February 28, 2025

Fleeing violence in Sudan, Mariam seeks refuge in Chad with her injured husband and infant son. Supported by CARE, a local health center struggles to provide critical care as refugees pour in.

Rebuilding from the rubble: Syria through the eyes of a humanitarian

By Deepmala Mahla • February 27, 2025

Deepmala Mahla, CARE's Chief Humanitarian Officer, shares her firsthand account of resilience and generosity in Syria's hardest-hit areas, including Damascus, Darayya, Harasta, and Douma.

Leaving Ukraine

By Jakub Mejer • February 20, 2025

Luba made the heart-wrenching decision to leave her home in Ukraine, carrying her baby, Romchik, to safety in Poland. Her journey is part of a new wave of Ukrainian refugees seeking aid as the conflict intensifies. With CARE Poland and local partners, she found the support she needed to start anew.

Meet the women leading Syria’s fight for survival and recovery

By Dora Vangi and CARE Staff • February 14, 2025

"If I return, how will I live? There are no schools, hospitals, or health centers. There are no jobs. If I go back, what will I return to? A home with no walls?" says Salwa, a displaced mother struggling to rebuild her life in Syria.

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