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Zimbabwe: Half the population in extreme poverty » Ukraine Crisis Response: We are responding to urgent needs after the Nova Kakhovka Dam collapsed earlier this month. [Give an emergency gift that will directly help Ukrainians in need now »](   [View online »]( [Your gift is matched 3X for a limited-time – Give now »](   [STOP! This Crisis Needs Your Attention.](   [CARE](   Zimbabwe: Families are struggling to survive. [50% of the population lives in extreme poverty](   [3X MATCH — GIVE NOW](   {NAME}, in Zimbabwe, this pattern has been happening for years: drought → flash floods → drought → flash floods, on repeat season after season. But you probably haven’t seen this in the news.   Here’s what you need to know about the #7 most-underreported crisis of 2022:   Families are doing everything they can, but survival in Zimbabwe is getting harder.   What’s the crisis in Zimbabwe:   • Years of weather extremes – drought followed by heavy rains and frequent cyclones – make it impossible for farms to survive.   • Basic food is less accessible and affordable due to increased prices and reduced incomes since the pandemic.   • Right now, 7 million people need humanitarian aid.   What is CARE’s work in Zimbabwe: Our work started in response to a severe drought in 1992 and continues today. Easier access to clean water, irrigation facilities, food assistance, education programs, and more all prioritize the livelihoods of women and girls. Why is Zimbabwe not in the news: The news has blind spots. It’s not your fault. Last year’s drama at the Oscars had nearly 28 times the online articles written than the crisis in Zimbabwe.   [Articles count](   We cannot let this overlooked crisis push more families to the brink of survival.   [Give now during this limited-time TRIPLE match – every dollar you give is matched 3X. Help families access food, opportunity, and resources to build their resilience against hunger. Don’t let any crisis or person go forgotten »](   [3X MATCH — GIVE NOW](   CARE’s Fiscal Year End Match has a special match fund that will allow single gifts made by June 30, 2023, to be matched up to a total of $700,000. If your gift is made after June 30, 2023, or after we’ve reached our total match goal, it will not be matched but will still support our lifesaving programs. Monthly gifts are not matched as part of this special fund.   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter](   Text CARE to 227387 to receive SMS updates about your impact around the world. Give to [CARE.org]( 151 Ellis Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303-2420 CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice. We are known everywhere for our unshakeable commitment to the dignity of all people. [Get fewer emails from CARE or unsubscribe]( © 2023 CARE All Rights Reserved