Ulrike Thomas, CARE Canada

CARE is a leading international humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE works with the poorest communities in 94 countries to:

• improve basic health and education

• enhance rural livelihoods and food security

• increase access to clean water and sanitation

• expand economic opportunity

• help vulnerable people adapt to climate change

• provide lifesaving assistance during emergencies

CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls living in poverty because, equipped with the proper resources, women and girls have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.