CARE was founded in 1945 to provide relief for people in need after World War II. They are now the leading humanitarian organization focusing on fighting global poverty. The emphasis is more specifically on women and children to help empower them and assist their families in escaping poverty.
While our children play and go to school, children in the developing world spend much of their childhood struggling to survive. Of the 57 million people who died worldwide last year, 10.5 million of them were children under five. 98% of them were from developing nations. The majority of them die unnecessarily from treatable illnesses such as pneumonia, malaria, diarrhea and malnutrition.
Programs CARE contributes towards address numerous poverty related issues.
Agriculture and Natural Resources:
CARE works with farmers to increase their crop and livestock yields by planting seeds, animal husbandry and irrigation. By producing more food, people become more self-sufficient and increase their income. CARE also helps people preserve their environment by protecting natural resources so that the land can be used for future generations.
Education:
CARE is dedicated to providing better education to women and children to help give them a better future. Communication between parents, teachers and the community is encouraged and promoted. CARE addresses barriers to education such as cost and discrimination in 26 different countries.
Emergency Relief:
CARE is dedicated to providing relief in emergencies such as natural disasters, war and famine. Immediate needs that are provided for if needed are temporary shelter, health care, food, clean water, sanitation services, seeds and tools.
HIV/AIDS:
Education and information is provided to vulnerable groups as well as outreach in communities. Increased access to such things as condoms, counseling and testing is provided as well as advocacy. Children that are orphaned from AIDS related deaths are helped by being provided for emotionally, physically and financially.
Economic Development:
Impoverished families are being assisted by being offered reasonable loan programs to begin or expand small businesses. Money making ventures and technical training are offered to women so that they can help provide for their families.
Water, Sanitation and Environmental Health:
Clean water systems are being built and maintained with subsidized construction. This helps prevent water related diseases and gives people time so that they can earn money instead of spending their time fetching water.
Nutrition:
All family members need proper nutrition and parents are better able to provide for their family when they are properly nourished. Emergency food relief is offered and education including techniques on preparing nutritious food is taught along with cultivating. Food for work projects are ongoing.
CARE’s work has reached 55 million people in 66 countries in the last year. They are helping with the present Darfur crisis in Sudan by providing for people’s basic needs. If you would like to assist CARE in fighting global poverty there are numerous opportunities available. You can create your own personal space on the web with Care Corps Online as a virtual volunteer. You can also inquire about corporate partnerships or volunteer opportunities by calling 1-800-422-7385. Donations are also accepted online here. CARE is a non-profit organization and they will provide a copy of their latest financial report and registration if you request it.
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