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Doing More with Less: Behavioral Insights for Humanitarian Cash and Voucher Assistance

Still, humanitarians continue to ask themselves: How can unconditional cash transfers be made even more impactful and still allow people to best decide and act on their needs?

Holly Welcome-Radice and Meghann Perez

Why home-based humanitarianism can only take us so far

Lockdowns, border restrictions and limitations on movement create life-threatening challenges for many of the world’s most vulnerable people.

Sofia Sprechmann

Millions Join CARE in the Fight to Make #WomenEqual

Adjoa Danso, Kate Adelung and Brooks Lee

5 Reasons Why Women and Girls Are Particularly Vulnerable to COVID-19

Although men and the elderly are said to be at higher risk of severe illness due to COVID-19, women and girls living in poverty and amid humanitarian crises face unique challenges.

Jacky Habib

Q&A: An Expert Explains How to Respond to Coronavirus in the Most Vulnerable Parts of the World

CARE President and CEO Michelle Nunn sits down with CARE’s Director of Humanitarian Planning, Camille Davis, to discuss how CARE is mobilizing resources, coordinating logistics, and leading a global response to COVID-19.

Alison Shapiro

What Makes Kids in Crisis so Smart About Hand Washing?

Hand washing is the top tip WHO offers for slowing the spread of coronavirus. It saves lives all over the world. But a lot of people still don’t do it, even with the best access to resources.

Emily Janoch

Responding to Epidemics With Courage and Hope

CARE has decades of experience responding to epidemics in some of the poorest and most fragile contexts. While long-term impacts of COVID-19 are unclear, CARE is hopeful about the future.

Emily Janoch

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Coronavirus Reading List

When coronavirus hits the poorest countries in the world — places already fighting famine, extreme poverty, & deadly violence — it will be devastating.

Debbie Michaud

The Women of ‘Scandal’ Reunite to Make #WomenEqual

Join CARE Ambassador Bellamy Young, Kerry Washington, Shonda Rhimes, Katie Lowes, and CARE in the fight for gender equality.

CARE Staff

Your Voice, A World of Change

CARE advocates are the best in the country, acting as a critical resource to members of Congress and their local community on issues that affect women and girls globally.

CARE Staff

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