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Mission Statement

To serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Guided by the aspirations of local communities, CARE pursues their mission with both excellence and compassion because the people whom they serve deserve nothing less. Drawing strength from their global diversity, resources and experience, CARE promotes innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility. Special focus is placed on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.

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CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. Placing special 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. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.