Scrappy Accidents

Children in developing countries are among the world's most vulnerable to diseases, malnutrition and preventable deaths. Children under age 5 account for only 10 percent of the world's population, yet suffer 40 percent of the diseases worldwide. Many of these diseases could be prevented with access to clean water or vaccines that cost less than $1. Want to change this?

Overcoming poverty begins with understanding it. That's why CARE gives you the resources to learn about poverty and how we fight it. You'll learn more about what causes poverty and what can be done to uphold the dignity of all people. You'll learn about CARE's strategy to empower women to become catalysts for change in their communities. She has the Power to Change her world. You have the Power to Help her do it.