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Community-centric projects are the projects that stick. Coming in with an outside notion of what needs to be done will only get results while the outside organization is present. No one knows the needs of a community better than its own members. "In community...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRnulz3eg1I What if our best intentions were doing more harm than good? In this compelling and unflinchingly honest conversation, global humanitarian consultant Jen Brewer, Vice President at Care for Life, challenges the deeply...

"Poverty programs that are comprehensive and simultaneously address multiple factors are more likely to promote long-term stability for individuals and families." - IACD, 2016 Here's the reality: Poverty isn't caused by just one thing. It stems from complex,...

The Village and the Cliff Picture this: A village sits at the bottom of a treacherous cliff. People keep falling and dying before reaching the hospital. Their first solution? Get a faster ambulance. They garnered donations, got a better ambulance, and perfected their...

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...

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...

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

Have you ever wondered what it looks like when your generosity truly transforms lives? Care for Life supporters have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the impact of their monthly gifts in person — by joining our team on an Expedition to Mozambique. What...

The Critical Difference Between Acute and Developmental Aid In humanitarian work, good intentions aren't always enough. The difference between helping and inadvertently causing harm often comes down to understanding when to provide immediate relief versus when to...