Education and Skills Archives - CARE https://www.care.org/news-and-stories/topic/education-work/ Fighting Poverty and World Hunger Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:48:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 CARE and HP Foundation expand program to support 300,000 people in the digital economy https://www.care.org/media-and-press/care-and-hp-foundation-expand-program-to-support-300000-people-in-the-digital-economy/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:00:35 +0000 https://www.care.org/?post_type=media-and-press&p=47085 HP Foundation's new investment to target entrepreneurs through Mastercard’s Strive Women program, implemented by CARE.

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]]> Making markets work: Turning $7.5M into $200M for small businesses https://www.care.org/our-work/case-studies/making-markets-work-boosting-small-businesses/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:03:40 +0000 https://www.care.org/?post_type=case-studies&p=46137 What happens when smart capital meets local businesses ready to grow? Entrepreneurs gain access to the resources they need, driving jobs, growth, and stronger local economies.

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]]> Seeds of change: Women farmers in Yemen grow food, income, and confidence https://www.care.org/news-and-stories/seeds-of-change-women-farmers-in-yemen-grow-food-income-and-confidence/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:40:24 +0000 https://www.care.org/?p=45946 In Yemen’s Taiz Governorate, where conflict and displacement have left millions food insecure, a simple but powerful solution is taking root: home gardens. With support from CARE and the WFP, 200 women received seeds, tools, irrigation systems, and training to grow their own food.

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]]> In Somaliland, a bowl of food opens school doors for girls https://www.care.org/news-and-stories/somaliland-food-opens-doors-for-girls/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:10:57 +0000 https://www.care.org/?p=44395 In drought-affected Somaliland, daily meals eaten at school are nourishing more than bodies and minds. With food on the table, children—especially girls—are returning to school, families are breathing easier, and entire communities are growing stronger.

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]]> Leading with purpose: Shaping the future in Sierra Leone https://www.care.org/news-and-stories/leading-with-purpose-shaping-the-future-in-sierra-leone/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:37:22 +0000 https://www.care.org/?p=43424 Mabinty Thullay turned financial independence into a leadership role, becoming the first female teacher in her village school. Now, she’s inspiring other women to follow in her footsteps.

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]]> CARE Chosen to Share in $1 Million Grant from Creative Visions https://www.care.org/media-and-press/care-chosen-to-share-in-1-million-grant-from-creative-visions/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:18:09 +0000 https://www.care.org/?post_type=media-and-press&p=40885 Creative Visions has chosen CARE to receive a grant to support the expansion of their peacebuilding initiatives as a part of the Students Rebuild Spark Peace Project—a global movement that invites young people everywhere to use their power and creativity to build a more peaceful world.

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]]> In the midst of personal hardship, Saima found the courage to launch her own business. On her terms. https://www.care.org/our-work/case-studies/saima-found-the-courage-to-launch-her-own-business/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 01:39:41 +0000 https://www.care.org/?post_type=case-studies&p=40660 “My successful business has grown my confidence. When your love, passion, and confidence are included in making the product, your customers will be happy.”

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]]> When society told Maria José she couldn’t start a business, she did it anyway. On her terms. https://www.care.org/our-work/case-studies/society-told-maria-jose-she-couldnt-start-a-business-she-did-it-anyway/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 01:32:32 +0000 https://www.care.org/?post_type=case-studies&p=40655 “My confidence has grown so much because I stepped out of my comfort zone. I never imagined myself standing in a mall selling my own products, but I broke that barrier. Who can do that? Only someone with self-confidence."

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]]> When life presented barriers, Chanh pursued business growth. On her terms. https://www.care.org/our-work/case-studies/when-life-presented-barriers-chanh-pursued-business-growth/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 01:26:05 +0000 https://www.care.org/?post_type=case-studies&p=40647 “I have changed a lot. Before, I wasn't confident sitting in front of people like this at all, but now, through this job and the time spent interacting with many people, I feel that I have grown more mature and confident.”

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]]> The most essential back to school supply in Mozambique? Water. https://www.care.org/news-and-stories/conflict-water-crisis-education-mozambique/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:25:26 +0000 https://www.care.org/?p=40026 School children in northern Mozambique suffer from water crisis and find innovative solutions. CARE is working with the school to overcome some of these challenges.

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