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CARE Australia is a leading international aid organisation that works around the globe to save lives and defeat poverty.

CARE Australia is a leading international aid organisation that works around the globe to save lives and defeat poverty. We know we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We put women and girls at the heart of our work. Their access to equal opportunities represents a powerful and effective opportunity to end extreme poverty. When one woman escapes poverty, she will bring four others with her.

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We put women and girls at the heart of our work to end worldwide poverty.

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We work in 95 countries around the world, implementing 965 humanitarian aid projects.

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85 cents in every dollar you donate to CARE goes directly to our programs. Read more

Latest stories

Browse the latest stories and see examples of the work we do around the world to help those most in need.

“I would like to be free from violence and discrimination in my workplace.”

Myanmar

‘Bridging’ the healthcare gap in remote communities

Papua New Guinea

“My daughters freeze at night.” – on the brink of famine in Yemen

Yemen

“An all too common horror”

Bangladesh

‘I am somebody now’: Living with HIV in Bougainville PNG

“My youngest son is as old as the war.”

Syria

Get involved

Here are just a few of the ways you can help us to reach those most in need.

There are many ways you can get involved in supporting our work besides donating or joining our team. From signing our #ThisIsNotWorking petition to taking this years Walk in Her Shoes challenge – there’s something for everyone. Find out more here.