Brief History

1945 CARE

founded

1955CARE

broadened approach

Present12 members84 countries

83+ million people997 projects

Changing view on causes of poverty

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CARE_(relief_agency)http://www.care.org/sites/default/files/documents/CARE_Annual_Report_2012.pdf

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Current Structure

• 12 members run their own programming• Coordinated by CARE International• Non-political and non religious

http://www.careintjp.org/img/world_map_en2.jpghttp://www.care-international.org/about-us/annual-report.aspxhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CARE_(relief_agency)

CARE

• 84 Countries as of 2012• 83+ million people

through 997 projects• 90% of expense

allocation to program activities

• 76% of programs focused on long term solutions to poverty

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http://www.care.org/sites/default/files/documents/CARE_Annual_Report_2012.pdf

Focus Areas

http://www.care-international.org/about-us/annual-report.aspx

Case Study: Ecuador

• Climate Change effects standard of living

• Unstable and unpredictable temperatures and rainfall

• Losing self-sustaining way of life

• Urban migration leads to undernourishment and increased illness

http://www.care.org/sites/default/files/documents/CARE_Annual_Report_2012.pdf

Case Study: Ecuador

• Sustainable solutions• Planting trees to

protect from wind and frost

• Low cost greenhouses• Fog catch screens for

drinking and irrigation• Maintain tradition

while staying healthy and nourished

http://www.care.org/sites/default/files/documents/CARE_Annual_Report_2012.pdf

Comparison to ADRA and Oxfam

• CARE focuses on empowerment of women

• Publicly available evaluations

• Sustainable changes rather than quick fixes

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http://www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/research-publications/annual-report-2013/ http://www.adra.org/site/DocServer/111-014-ADRA_2011_Annual_Report.pdf?docID=3241

Potential Pros of Large INGOs

• Interdisciplinary• A-political and non-religious• Grassroots and

individualized programming

Potential Cons of Large INGOs

• Top-down approach• Official aid leads to loss of

legitimacy and distorted accountability

http://www.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_606w/2010-2019/WashingtonPost/2013/04/10/National-Security/Images/Food_Aid_Dollars_006c1.jpg

http://www.care-international.org/about-us/core-values.aspxEdwards, M., and D. Hulme, (1996), ‘Too close for comfort? The impact of official aid on nongovernmental organizations’, World Development 24(6): 961-973.