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Care overview
Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, CARE seeks to end poverty through empowering women and creating lasting solutions in partnership with local communities in 87 countries. In 2010, CARE reached over 82 million people through 907 projects focused on agriculture, economic development, education, emergency relief, health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, and water. CARE is supported by individuals, corporations, government agencies, the European Union, and United Nations.
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- 2. HistoryFounded in 1945Headquarteredin Atlanta/Georgia (USA)Started delivering food through standard packages
- 3. care’sVision“We seek aworld of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. CARE International will be a global force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We will be known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people.”
- 4. Some highlights“We placespecial focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.”“CARE generally doesn't recruit volunteers for fieldwork”“CARE is not a funding agency and therefore does not provide financial support directly to individuals or organizations. Instead, CARE works in partnership with governments, organizations, and communities in developing countries to create lasting solutions to poverty. ”
- 5. Some figures oftheir work in 201087 countries907 projectsMore than 82 millions people reached
- 6. Whatthey doAgricultureand NaturalResourcesCross-CuttingInitiativesEconomicDevelopmentEducationEmergencyReliefHealthHIV/AIDSNutritionWater
- 7. Who supporttheorganizationIndividuals, UScorporations, Government Agencies, EuropeanUnionandUnitedNationsListof some partners: Cisco, Coca-Cola, HP, IBM, Johnson&Johnson, Oracle, Pfizer, Starbucks Coffee, Symantec, Timberland, UPS, 3M, Ford, HSBC, Levi Strauss, McDonald’s, Microsoft, Motorola, andmanyothers.
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