CARE

Earlier this month, I introduced you to an astonishing young woman named Abay.As a child in the Afar region of Ethiopia, Abay defied her family by refusing to undergo the traditional ceremony of female genital cutting. Years later, she returned to her village as a CARE employee. With the support and training she received from CARE, Abay helped empower women to have a voice in community decisions for the first time.Now is your chance to support CARE’s work with women like Abay. All this month, your gift to CARE will be doubled, thanks to a matching gift from a generous CARE donor.Just think—when you give $50, it means $100 of lifesaving support. When you give $250, it means $500 to empower women and create change in communities worldwide.And, as part of this special matching gift opportunity, the first 300 people to give $75 or more to CARE will receive a copy of Women Empowered, a stunning book by renowned photographer Phil Borges documenting CARE’s work. It’s already one of my favorites.Your donation to CARE is a powerful investment in women and communities around the world. Your gift today will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact to help women create a better future for themselves and everyone around them. Here are just some of the ways your gift makes a difference:
Promoting girls’ education. CARE’s education programs helped nearly 9 million students last year. We fight for the right of all children, especially girls, to go to school and benefit from a quality education.
Improving access to clean water. In villages like Abay’s, a new well or hand pump not only improves the health of the community, it frees up hours of time that women and girls previously spent hauling water -- hours that can now be spent attending school or earning income.
Fighting for policy change. CARE works with thousands of supporters to speak out for meaningful legislation like the International Violence Against Women Act. With your support, we can push for laws and policies that support poor countries and ensure that women across the globe can live empowered lives free of violence.Your support is the vital ingredient in every one of CARE’s life-changing initiatives. We believe women have the potential to transform their communities, but they need your help to reach their full potential. Please take advantage of this special opportunity to make a powerful difference for the women of the world and give today.Thank you for all you do to empower women.Sincerely,Helene D. Gayle MD, MPHPresident and CEO, CARE