Stories
Syria crisis: The stories behind a girl’s drawing
This is Hanan's picture. In some ways it’s what you’d expect from an 8-year-old. But look more closely and there are painful details.
Syria crisis: Why refugee girls are missing out on school
In Jordan, a recent CARE study showed that as many as 60% of all school-age Syrian refugee children are not in school.
Q&A: Rwandan refugees’ forced return from Tanzania
Rwandan refugees who started new lives in Tanzania are now being forced to leave. Learn more about the plight of these uprooted people.
DRC: Supporting survivors of sexual violence
Meet some of the many CARE staff working to support people affected by war and conflict.
Bangladesh garment workers: How can we prevent another disaster?
Garment workers in Bangladesh could face more disasters like Rana Plaza unless urgent action is taken.
Sexual violence in DRC: “Die or accept your fate”
Marie's long journey to safety – a week by foot through fields and forest – was anything but safe. Like many others she had a very hard choice to make.
Haiti: Learning the building trade offers hope for young mother
It was the shoes that caught my attention. On the right foot she wore a pink plastic sandal while on the left a black plimsoll.
Ethiopia: A relentless walk for unsafe water
Ever since she can remember 46-year-old Betu has walked for more than 9 hours every day to get water for her family.