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CARE – Global Leaders of Tomorrow

California Association of Independent Schools

Southern Regional MeetingMarch 8, 2010

Giulia [email protected]


CARE & The Fight Against Global Poverty

CARE was founded in 1945 to provide relief to survivors of World War II

In 2009, CARE supported more than 800 poverty-fighting projects in 72 countries to reach more than 59 million people.

Strengthening capacity for self-help Providing economic opportunity Delivering relief in emergencies Influencing policy decisions at all levels Addressing discrimination in all its forms


CARE’s Strategy to Combat Poverty

CARE places special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped

with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire

communities escape poverty.

• Mothers Matter

• Power Within

• Access Africa


CARE’s Work in the U.S.

CARE has 66,000 supporters throughout the State of California

Partner with local groups to raise awareness

Host local events Grow number of supporters, including

young people Meet with members of Congress in-

district


CARE’s Youth Outreach

CARE works to inform and engage students in the fight against global poverty by working through partners and directly with student

leaders around the country

Partners: Americans for Informed Democracy, Global Kids, Global Nomads Group, FACE AIDS, YouthNoise

CARE Student Leaders: High school and college students from around the country who address global poverty issues on their campuses

Campaigns: Climate change, violence against women, basic education


Resources for Students & TeachersFact Sheets

• On issues related to global poverty CARE Staff

• Speakers, videoconferences, conference callsToolkits

• CARE Student Action ToolkitVideos

• DVDs, YouTube, Films


CARE Annual Events

CARE is working to educate Americans and our nation’s leaders about key causes of

and solutions to poverty

March 8 – International Women’s Day (today!)

May 11 & 12 – CARE National Conference & Celebration

October 17 – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty


We need your help and your voice – Get Involved!

• Learn more about global poverty

• Spread the word

• Start a group

• Host events

• Raise funds

• Join CARE Student Leaders Students raising awareness in Winter

Haven, FL


What is global poverty?

1.4 billion people live on less than $1 a day

“Poverty is deprivation of common necessities that determine the quality of life, including food, clothing, shelter and

safe drinking water, and may also include the deprivation of opportunities to learn, to obtain better employment to escape poverty, and/or to enjoy the respect of

fellow citizens.”


State of the World’s Girls

Women and girls represent 70% of the world’s poorest people

Generally less educated, less healthy, and less free than their male peers

Face disadvantages related to health, education, labor force participation, and the burden of household chores

Forced to marry at very young ages and are vulnerable to diseases (like HIV) and violence

Seen as unworthy of investment or protection by their families

Little voice to demand their rights


Alicia from Ecuador

“CARE gives us the opportunity to go on, without putting our dreams on

hold.”


Group Discussion

What challenges does each young girl face?

How was she able to overcome those challenges?

How is she like you?

How is she different from you?

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