CARE International

CARE International is a 75-year-old global confederation working to fight poverty and social injustice in the world, with a specific focus on the empowerment of women and girls. We work side-by-side with communities to understand the root causes of poverty and find innovative, locally-led solutions. CARE seeks to demonstrate the results and methodologies used in our projects to ensure transparency and accountability and advance the quality of our work.

CARE International has worked in Ukraine since 2022 in response to rapidly escalating humanitarian needs due to the escalation of conflict with Russia. CARE International is responding regionally to support internally displaced people in Ukraine and refugees and host communities in neighboring countries to provide immediate aid in the form of food, shelter, blankets, diapers and hygiene products as well as food, water, cash and psychosocial support.  

In Ukraine, CARE International supports partner organizations with a strong track record of development and humanitarian programming in Ukraine. These include CFSSS (Charity Foundation Stabilization Support Services) and IRF (International Renaissance Foundation) as well as four Ukrainian Women’s Rights Organizations to implement programs that support women and other marginalized groups in areas of conflict in Ukraine. CARE’s humanitarian aid inside Ukraine is focused on cash assistance, shelter and non-food items, food security, health (including sexual, reproductive and maternal health) as well as protection. All activities have a strong gender focus.