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'CARE' is one of the largest international relief and humanitarian organizations in the world, with programs in nearly 70 countries. Worldwide staffing exceeds 12,000, most of whom come from the nation in which they work.
CARE (originally Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe), was founded in 1945 by Wallace Campbell to provide relief to survivors of World War II. The relief came in "'CARE Packages'", [1] which were U.S. Army surplus 10-in-1 food parcels left over from the planned U.S. invasion of Japan. The service let Americans send the packages to friends and families in Europe. Each CARE Package cost $10 and was guaranteed to reach its addressee within four months.

CARE's mission has evolved over the decades. CARE continues to provide emergency relief during and after disasters, but the organization today focuses on addressing underlying causes of poverty. In areas such as health, education and economic development, CARE works to empower women, because experience has shown that women's gains yield dramatic benefits for families and communities. CARE also advocates for policies that defend human rights and promote the eradication of poverty.
CARE, once an acronym for "Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe", and later "Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere" today stands alone, in its own right rather than an acronym. For more information, visit 'http://www.careinternational.org'.

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Official mission

Countries of operation

See also

External links

Official mission

To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experience, to promote innovative solutions and advocate for global responsibility. Facilitate lasting change by:

★ Strengthening capacity for self-help

★ Providing economic opportunity

★ Delivering relief in emergencies (Non-US)

★ Influencing policy decisions at all levels

★ Addressing discrimination in all its forms
Guided by the aspirations of local communities, CARE pursues its mission with both excellence and compassion because the people who are served deserve nothing less.

Countries of operation

As of 2007, CARE operates programs in the following countries:

★ Africa

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★ Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, DRC, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

★ Asia

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★ Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Vietnam.

★ Latin America

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★ Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru.

★ Middle East and Eastern Europe

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★ Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Kosovo, Montenegro, Romania, Russian Federation (Ingushetia and Chechnya), Serbia, West Bank/Gaza, Yemen.

See also

★ CARE is a Non-governmental organization and a Private voluntary organization.

★ Margaret Hassan

External links

★ CARE global homepage

★ CARE International Secretariat

★ A brief history of CARE

★ Map of CARE program locations

★ If The West Really Cared (Investor's Business Daily editorial)
'CARE member web sites'

★ CARE Australia

★ CARE Canada (in English, French, and Spanish

★ CARE Danmark (Denmark) (in Danish and English)

★ CARE Deutschland (Germany) (in German)

★ CARE France (in French)

★ CARE Japan (in Japanese and English)

★ CARE Nederland (Netherlands) (in Dutch)

★ CARE Norge (Norway) (in Norwegian)

★ CARE Österreich (Austria) (in German)

★ Raks Thai Foundation (Thailand) (in Thai and English)

★ CARE UK

★ CARE USA
'CARE Country Office websites'

★ CARE International in Zimbabwe

★ CARE International in Malawi

★ CARE International in Zambia

★ CARE International in South Africa - Lesotho

★ CARE International in Niger

★ CARE International in Madagascar

★ CARE India
'Other sites'

★ Charity Navigator's Rating of CARE