Our strategy is to create programs that provide the skills and resources families need to build stable communities. We focus on offering opportunities to people who are willing to work hard to improve their lives. We work with families, but our programming decisions take into account the larger context of the communities, regions and countries in which we work. The interventions are used at different times and in different combinations, based on local needs and priorities. Providing food, water, shelter and health care to victims of natural disasters and manmade disasters, including wars and ethnic conflicts.
CARE also helps communities prepare for emergencies.
CARE's rehabilitation programs include landmine removal and awareness, refugee repatriation and conflict resolution. Promoting literacy, numeracy, and school attendance, Promoting education, especially among girls, who are often denied the opportunity to go to school. Educated women have fewer and healthier children, earn more money and live in more stable, secure families. Providing loans and technical training to help poor families start or expand a small business and increase family income. Helping farmers grow more food and communities improve roads, bridges and basic infrastructure.