Founded in 1945 with the creation of the CARE Package®, CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls. Equipped with the proper resources, women and girls have the power to lift whole families and entire communities out of poverty.
CARE has been present in Rwanda since 1984 invited by the government of Rwanda to support in creating a society where dignity and security prevail for all and poverty is eradicated. With a focus on empowering women and girls, CARE works with the government, private sector and civil society organisations to implement community-based initiatives aimed at achieving these goals.
CARE works around the globe to save lives and defeat poverty.
We seek a world of hope and equality, where poverty has been overcome, and all people live with dignity and security.
We put women and girls in the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities.
TRANSFORMATION: We believe in urgent action, innovation, and the necessity of transformation within the world and our own organization.
INTEGRITY: We are accountable to the people and partners we humbly serve, transparently sharing our results, stories, and lessons.
DIVERSITY: We know that by embracing differences, actively including a variety of voices, and joining together we can solve the world’s most complex problems.
EXCELLENCE: We challenge ourselves to the highest level of learning and performance, tapping the best of the human spirit to create impact
EQUALITY: We believe in the equal value of every human being and the importance of respecting and honoring each individual; we know that change happens through people.
CARE is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakeable commitment to the dignity of people.
90% of CARE USA’s expenses go to program
services.