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News from CARE’s Chief Executive, Dr Julia Newton-Howes AM

A few months ago I made an incredibly hard decision: to resign as CEO of CARE Australia. This has been a wonderful and all-consuming role. Thanks to your support, CARE Australia is a strong organisation. Our programs have grown and, more importantly, our ability to measure the impact we are having, understand the factors behind […]

Going further for health in Bolivia – Hartmann Group

CARE and the Hartmann Group have begun a multi-year partnership that will focus on improving access to healthcare and providing health education in some of the world’s poorest communities. In April, Fernando Sepulevda, along with two colleagues from the Hartmann Group, spent ten days helping to build a health centre in Potosi, Bolivia, which will […]

Far below what Australians find acceptable (or imaginable?)

When I worked on the Independent Review of Aid Effectiveness – five years ago and a world away– I advocated for the Australian aid objective to be articulated in such a way that it emphasised that Australian aid was there to help those who lived in unacceptably bad conditions. The Review team indulged me and our recommended […]

Syrian Refugee Crisis: The spiraling politics of fear and the imperative for compassion

Over 51 million people are currently displaced by conflict; the highest number since the Second World War. The Syrian crisis has sent millions into neighbouring countries, creating a growing need for compassion and humanitarian assistance. CARE International’s Chloe Day talks about her experiences, whilst working in Turkey.

A Decade of Displacement

While we consider the topic of asylum seekers a pressing political issue here in Australia, the truth is we receive about one half of a per cent of all the refugees in the world. By contrast, Sub-Saharan Africa hosts more than 26 per cent of the world’s refugee population. The number of refugees in East, […]

Cyclone Winston Update: A Stronger Fiji

Three months since Tropical Cyclone Winston struck Fiji, CARE and local partner Live & Learn are supporting families to repair their homes and get back on their feet.