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Maternal and Child Health

How Community Activists in Kenya are Working Together to End Female Genital Mutilation

Kenya banned FGM in 2011, but the practice continues. Due to poor enforcement of the law, community activists have made it their mission to save girls from this harmful tradition.

Jacky Habib

Inside the Feeding Hospital Working to Save Malnourished Children

In West Africa, widespread chronic malnutrition threatens an entire generation.

CARE Staff

On the Edge of the Sahel, Mothers Fight to Keep Their Children Fed

During a major crisis in Niger, Aisha relied on CARE’s nutritional clinics to save the life of her daughter, Fatima. As chronic malnutrition continues to threaten the world’s most vulnerable populations, CARE fights for food security.

CARE Staff

This Woman’s Traumatic Birth Experience Inspired Her to Help Other Mothers in India

Manju gave birth to her third child on the side of the road, one mile from the nearest health facilities.

CARE Staff

Meet the Runaway Bride Helping to Stop Child Marriage

At 12 years old, Mikre was married to a man more than twice her age. She had other plans.

Kate Adelung and Debbie Michaud

A Manmade Crisis Has Left Millions on the Brink of Famine in Yemen

1.8 million children are malnourished.

CARE Staff

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