Founded in 1945, CARE is a leading international humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. CARE works with the poorest communities in 94 countries to:

- improve basic health and education
- enhance rural livelihoods and food security
- increase access to clean water and sanitation
- expand economic opportunity
- help vulnerable people adapt to climate change
- provide lifesaving assistance during emergencies

CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls living in poverty because, equipped with the proper resources, women and girls have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. 

CARE Canada is headquartered in Ottawa but receives support from staff around the world. The majority of their staff are from the communities and countries in which they work, however these local staff are complemented by many international staff who are deployed to regions around the world.

Globally, CARE Canada is a member of the CARE International federation, comprised of: CARE Australia, CARE Austria, CARE Canada, CARE Denmark, CARE Germany-Luxembourg, CARE France, CARE India, CARE Japan, CARE Netherlands, CARE Norway, CARE Peru, CARE Raks Thai, CARE UK and CARE USA.

Mission and Vision

CARE is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. They are known everywhere for their unshakable commitment to the dignity of people.

Mission
CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice.

Vision
They seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security.

Focus
They put women and girls in the centre because they know that they cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities.