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Somalia faces escalating hunger crisis as drought and funding shortfalls threaten millions
October 25, 2025
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CARE teams in Ukraine forced to shelter during week of attacks on civilian infrastructure across country
October 22, 2025
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Millions across the Caribbean cope with Hurricane Melissa’s devastating aftermath
Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in recorded history, has left a trail of devastation across the Caribbean. It made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm, before tearing through Cuba (as a major hurricane) on Wednesday.
Read MoreUSA Today: CARE is among relief agencies mentioned for Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa has brought widespread havoc to the Caribbean and caused at least 25 deaths in Haiti, and 8 in Jamaica. CARE is among the aid agencies mentioned by USA Today that is responding to this Category 5 hurricane.
Read MoreTIME: CARE included in the ‘How to Help’ list for Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 hurricane and one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, has made a landfall in Jamaica and is threatening other countries in the Caribbean. CARE is one of the organizations highlighted in TIMEs magazine How to Help list for responding to this humanitarian emergency.
Read MoreAccuweather: CARE’s Jonathan Arogeti on Hurricane Melissa
Jonathan Arogeti, CARE's Emergency Response Lead in the Caribbean, spoke to Accuweather on how CARE and its partners on the ground in Jamaica were preparing ahead of Hurricane Melissa's landfall. CARE has been prepositioning first aid and hygiene supplies; emergency food rations; clean water; water treatment kits; and shelter supplies.
Read MoreHurricane Melissa: Caribbean braces for devastating impacts of storm, CARE prepares to respond
As Hurricane Melissa continues to intensify into an extremely powerful and deadly storm, CARE teams and local partners are closely monitoring and preparing to respond as needed once impacts are known and it is safe to do so.
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Somalia faces escalating hunger crisis as drought and funding shortfalls threaten millions
Somalia faces further suffering as a worsening drought and fighting force thousands from their homes. The latest IPC analysis shows hunger tightening its grip across the country, with more than 3.4 million people already in crisis levels of food insecurity, and 1.85 million children suffering acute malnutrition.
Read MoreCARE teams in Ukraine forced to shelter during week of attacks on civilian infrastructure across country
This morning, Ukraine once again woke up to devastating attacks that struck multiple cities, including Kyiv, Poltava, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. At least seven people have been killed, including two children.
Read MoreHunger, extreme weather, and funding shortfalls drive humanitarian needs in Mali
Nearly one third of Mali’s population of 22 million is in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection. These are among the highest levels the country has seen in a decade. Years of conflict, climate shocks, and economic hardship have converged into a deepening humanitarian emergency
Read MoreAJC: Opinion piece co-authored by CARE’s president and CEO Michelle Nunn
CARE's president and CEO Michelle Nunn, co-authored an opinion piece together with Dr. Adam N. Stulberg, chair of the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech, on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, on the importance of global development and humanitarian assistance in Georgia.
Read MoreELLE International celebrates 80 years of supporting women with Artcurial exhibition to benefit CARE
CARE was recognized this week as the beneficiary of ELLE International’s 80th anniversary celebration. The event, hosted by the French Consulate in Manhattan, marked the New York stop of a traveling art exhibition organized by ELLE that featured works by 31 women artists from around the world.
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