CARE International in Lebanon

In the wake of the escalating conflict along the southern Lebanese borders, CARE International in Lebanon is proud to unveil a timely and impactful initiative on International Women's Day. We present the results of a Rapid Gender Analysis, conducted in collaboration with UN Women

#KakhovkaDam: "CARE & partners will provide emergency aid, including water supply and essential goods to affected communities in #Kherson and to thousands of people that might be displaced by the floods." - Selena Kozakijevic, @CAREUkraineResp, Area Manager Southern #Ukraine️.

.@CFSaundersUN visit to @care_leb project, supported by 🇱🇧 Humanitarian Fund, highlights the vital role of community-based approaches in preventing sexual abuse &exploitation. Empowering individuals w/rights awareness &reporting skills is crucial for promoting a safe environment!

Undignified working conditions, unequal gender relations at home and work, and legal and social insecurity have brought women in #Bangladesh, #Indonesia, and #Vietnam together to fight for change. The transformations they achieved are remarkable. 👉🏾Read: bit.ly/3hBX8LN

May is #MentalHealthMonth & a chance to realize the impact vulnerable conditions have on our mental health In a recent CARE report 63% of women said that mental health is a major need especially since women are nearly 2x as likely to report challenges in accessing health services

The number of people facing acute #foodinsecurity has increased for the fifth consecutive year and reached over a quarter of a billion people, the new #GFRC report warns. How long the #hungercrisis lasts and how far it spreads depends on what we do NOW.

Driven by impacts of #climatechange and conflict, #cholera has been spreading rampantly since the beginning of this year. CARE's new analysis finds that this alarming spread primarily affects countries with high levels of gender inequality. Read: bit.ly/3mc1TxL

Ahead of #WorldHealthDay, CARE underlines the urgent water and sanitation needs of people in the earthquake-affected areas in both #Türkiye and northwest #Syria. Unmet needs could pose serious public health risks, especially in vulnerable communities.

2/2 #Basatine en chiffres: 👉 1000 👨🏻‍🌾👩🏻‍🌾 ont reçu l’année passée des graines et des intrants qui leur ont déjà permis de vendre leurs récoltes. Cet appui sera 🔁 au niveau de 3200 👨🏻‍🌾👩🏻‍🌾. 👉 + 3000 pers. formées aux bonnes pratiques 🌾 et à l’utilisation raisonnée de pesticides.

Échanges enrichissants au #Akkar 🇱🇧 en présence de @grillo_anne avec les 👨🏻‍🌾👩🏻‍🌾 bénéficiaires du projet de sécurité alimentaire #Basatine soutenu par la 🇫🇷 via l’AFD & mis en œuvre par @care_leb en 🤝 ac @MercyCorps_LB, @lost_lb, @BERYTECH, @almajmoua & Georges N. Frem Foundation.

big thank you to Georges N. Frem Foundation for their continuous efforts in supporting farmers in Akkar @AFD_MidEast

BASATINE is funded by @AFD_MidEast @AFD_en and implemented by a CARE-led consortium in partnership with @mercycorps_lebanon, @lost_lb, @BERYTECH, @almajmoua, @georgesnfremfoundation @AmbaFranceLiban

The ambassador had the chance to hear about the programme’s progress and achievements from our partners and us, as well as from farmers and small businesses participating and benefitting directly from BASATINE.

We were pleased to host the Ambassador of France in Lebanon, Mrs. Anne Grillo, in Halba, Akkar, to highlight the one-year achievements of our trendsetter programme BASATINE, supported by Agence Française de Développement (AFD).

Attention local #agricultural input producers!🌱🚜 Apply to the #BASATINE program now and potentially reduce your dependency on imported products. Get business development services, technical assistance, and in-kind support. Apply now!👇#local #producers bit.ly/BASATINE

Grâce à @Nusanedorg, 45 #femmes ont pu accéder à de nouveaux métiers, leur permettant de renforcer ainsi leur indépendance financière. Ce projet s’inscrit aussi dans le cadre du Fonds de soutien aux organisations féministes. #JIF2023 @care_leb

Dans la Bekaa au 🇱🇧, les #femmes et personnes 🏳️‍🌈 ont désormais accès à un nouvel espace sûr grâce à l’ONG @FeMaleComms et au projet «Féministes en Action » qui s’inscrit dans le cadre du Fonds de soutien aux organisations féministes. #JIF2023 @care_leb #FranceLibanAvecElles

🧵❗️Did you know that in 2019, AFD launched the “Support Fund for #Feminist Organisations” to support national feminist CSO in their fight against #GBV, fight for women and girls rights, culture of equality & action against climate change. #IWD2023 ➡️ bit.ly/3JsPTRs

From her start in the maintenance field, her being a pioneer in Lebanon in digital imaging, and her journey founding and building @thelittleengineer.lb Listen to our podcast with her and read her unique story here: careliban.net/2023/03/08/ran…

Happy #InternationalWomensDay from CARE Lebanon! On the occasion of this year's theme DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality, we are sharing Rana Chemaitelly's incredible story.