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CARE fights root causes of poverty in the world's poorest communities. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to lift their families and communities out of poverty.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
CARE works with poor people around the world to improve their lives through sustainable crop production, increased incomes, responsible use of resources and community empowerment. Read more
Education
CARE promotes the right to education and helps people master the skills of reading, writing, basic arithmetic and critical thinking. CARE also works to increase political participation and promote equitable decision-making power. Read more
Emergency Response
CARE offers timely assistance to disaster-affected communities, providing the support they need to prepare for and survive emergencies, rebuild their lives and overcome poverty in the long term. Read more
Health
CARE promotes healthy behaviors, empowers communities to prevent and manage health risks and helps local institutions deliver sustainable, high-quality health services. CARE works to foster change at multiple levels, from the individual to national policy. Read more
HIV/AIDS
CARE helps individuals and communities protect themselves from contracting HIV, reduce the negative social and economic effects of the epidemic and protect the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS around the world. Read more
Economic Development
CARE works in partnership with communities and local institutions to overcome poverty through micro-finance projects, business development services and market linkages. Read more
Water
CARE helps poor people gain access to adequate and reliable supplies of water for drinking, bathing, economic activity and food production. CARE also helps families build sanitary latrines and encourages healthy hygiene practices. Read more
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