1. Brief History 1945 CARE founded 1955 CARE broadened approach Present 12 members 84 countries 83+ million people 997 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

2. 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.jpg http://www.care-international.org/about-us/annual-report.aspx http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CARE_(relief_agency)

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Comparison to ADRA and Oxfam CARE focuses on empowerment of women Publicly available evaluations Sustainable changes rather than quick fixes http://www.sos.wa.gov/_assets/cfd/adra- logo.jpg http://www.aadmerpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/OX_HL_C_RGB.jpg 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

8. 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.aspx Edwards, M., and D. Hulme, (1996), ‘Too close for comfort? The impact of official aid on nongovernmental organizations’, World Development 24(6): 961-973.