Stories
Be inspired by the incredible impact women’s leadership has on individuals, families, communities and the world!
The stories of incredible women and girls, the men and boys who support them, and the communities they are changing inspire the work we at CARE Canada do each day. Prepare to be inspired, and see how your support is changing the world!
The impact of cuts to foreign aid: “What can we do when the donors turn their back on us”
Content warning: The following post includes references to thoughts of self harm and mention of violence and rape. These are deeply painful and personal topics, and while they are discussed with care, they may still be upsetting. Please engage with the content in a...
Children in South Sudan: “There were so many backs, but none were our mum’s”
By Sarah Easter, CARE Emergency Communications OfficerAll photos by: Sarah Easter/CARESince April 2023, a brutal civil war between rival military forces has plunged Sudan into chaos, creating the world’s largest humanitarian emergency—and one of the most...
Period poverty: Why menstrual health is a human right and what we’re doing about it
By Hillol Sobhan and CARE staff Having a period should never threaten someone’s health, safety, or education. But for millions of women and girls, the lack of access to menstrual products, clean water, private sanitation, and basic information can turn a natural cycle...