brief history 1945 care founded 1955 care broadened approach present 12 members 84 countries 83+...
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Brief History
1945 CARE
founded
1955CARE
broadened approach
Present12 members84 countries
83+ million people997 projects
Changing view on causes of poverty
http://www.care.org.au/view.image?Id=604
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CARE_(relief_agency)http://www.care.org/sites/default/files/documents/CARE_Annual_Report_2012.pdf
http://www.thecbha.org/media/assets/image/Care.jpg
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
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a8/Care_sign.jpg
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.