CARE International And CARE USA “Defending Dignity. Fighting Poverty.” Molly Cunningham
CARE takes a holistic view of health and fighting global poverty The Sustainable Livelihoods Approach
They focus on Cross-Cutting Initiatives Agriculture & Natural Resources Economic Development EducationEmergency Relief HealthHIV/ AIDS NutritionWater Women’s Empowerment
CARE was Founded 1945 as “Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe” “Care Packages”
CARE is organized into 12 national sections
CARE USA was the first and still is the biggest constituent member 7 member Executive Board 17 member Board of Directors 12 Regional Offices, Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia Helene D. Gayle MD, MPH- President and CEO, CARE USA
Programs depend on local needs CARE International in 87 countries 97% of CI and CUSA employees are nationals Over 1000 different projects worldwide
“I am powerful” Campaign Maternal Health Improving access to schools * Microfinancing
Finances Revenue CARE USA is the largest: $586 million revenue FY 2009 Total CI revenue FY 2009: $901 million Expenses FY 2009, CARE USA $601 million CI FY 2009, $909 million in-atlanta-ga-119#bbbComments
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Pros and Cons Pros ▫97% of employees are nationals
Pros and Cons Pros ▫97% of employees are nationals ▫2012 Top 100 NGOs- CI is #7 (oxfam #3, PIH #2, Wikimedia #1)
Pros ▫97% of employees are nationals ▫2012 Top 100 NGOs- CI is #7 (oxfam #3, PIH #2, Wikimedia #1) ▫Financial Transparency from
Pros and Cons Pros ▫97% of employees are nationals ▫2012 Top 100 NGOs- CI is #7 (oxfam #3, PIH #2, Wikimedia #1) ▫Financial Transparency from
Pros and Cons Pros ▫97% of employees are nationals ▫2012 Top 100 NGOs- CI is #7 (oxfam #3, PIH #2, Wikimedia #1) ▫Financial Transparency from Cons Financing of Administrators?
Pros and Cons Pros ▫97% of employees are nationals ▫2012 Top 100 NGOs- CI is #7 (oxfam #3, PIH #2, Wikimedia #1) ▫Financial Transparency from Cons ▫Financing of Administrators? ▫Corporate Involvement?
Pros and Cons Pros ▫97% of employees are nationals ▫2012 Top 100 NGOs- CI is #7 (oxfam #3, PIH #2, Wikimedia #1) ▫Financial Transparency from Cons ▫Financing of Administators? ▫Corporate Involvement? ▫Possible Data Analysis shortage and selective bias
Pros and Cons Pros ▫97% of employees are nationals ▫2012 Top 100 NGOs- CI is #7 (oxfam #3, PIH #2, Wikimedia #1) ▫Financial Transparency from Cons ▫Financing of Administators? ▫Corporate Involvement? ▫Possible Data Analysis shortage and selective bias
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