Food and farming
Millions of people die from hunger and malnutrition every year all around the world. But all of these deaths could be prevented.
CARE has helped more than 2.6 million farmers in 42 countries increase crop and livestock yields and to market their produce
© Bryan van der Beek CARE 2003
CARE gives food aid in emergencies, but we also work hard to tackle the deeper causes of malnutrition and starvation.
CARE is calling for a change in the way aid is delivered to people living on the edge of emergency to help tackle underlying problems, like widespread poverty, HIV, climate change and weak local economies. These are the real reasons millions of people worldwide live on the edge of hunger, destitution and, all too often, death.
We work with hundreds of communities around the world to develop reliable, long-term food supplies. Many of the world’s poorest people live in rural areas, so improving agriculture and protecting natural resources is crucial to the long-term fight against poverty.
In Sudan, CARE distributes seeds, trains farmers, starts schools for farmers, builds small reservoirs, and helps create village committees to manage resources.
©CARE/2004 Evelyn Hockstein
Our projects help rural families grow more food, and conserve and improve soil, water and other natural resources.
We assist people to sell their produce, both locally and internationally. The farmers, in turn, train and work with others in their local community, building viable long-term industries that provide a buffer against disaster.
To help CARE change the way aid is delivered to people living on the edge donate now.
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