1 in 10 people live in extreme poverty
We figured out how to change that through Village Self-Reliance
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Principle One: Do No Harm in Humanitarian Work
The superhero scenario we all love might be hurting more than helping. Picture this: A villain threatens the city, the hero swoops in at the last second, saves the day, and everyone cheers. Great for movies—but dangerous for humanitarian work. When we consistently...
What is poverty?
When we think about alleviating poverty, we need to first truly understand what it means. Ask someone from a higher-income country to define poverty, and you'll typically hear: Lack of money Lack of food Lack of shelter Physical needs. And they're not wrong... but...
A Welcome Message from Our President
Aly Brandon, President of Care for Life, welcomes you to the Care for Life family. If you're interested in learning more about and supporting sustainable humanitarian work, you've come to the right place! https://youtu.be/eXROV6C3jlY
We END the cycle of poverty.
We stay until the cycle of self-reliance BEGINS.
Unlike traditional non-profits, Care for Life’s comprehensive community-led approach to teaching crucial life skills makes communities stronger, which allows families that were the poorest of the poor to become healthy and self-reliant.
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Reduction in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR): decreased from 286 to 90 deaths per 1,000 live births.
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Reduction in Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR): decreased from 659 to 90 deaths per 100,000 live births.
As proven in a 5 year, 3rd party study. See the research: 5 Year Study
Our Solution to Extreme Poverty
Help a family receive programs such as personalized local mentorship, literacy education, goal setting, gardening, income generation, children’s clubs, and more.
Care for Life approaches each community it serves with a unique multidisciplinary approach. From sanitation to education, we recognized that each of these crucial elements was imperative for the community’s ability to sustain itself long after we had completed our work.