Our mission is to serve individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world. Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experience, we promote innovative solutions and are advocates for global responsibility. We facilitate lasting change by Strengthening capacity for self-help, providing economic opportunities, delivering relief in emergencies, influencing policy decisions at all levels and addressing discrimination in all its forms.

We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. CARE will be a global force and partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We will be known everywhere for our unshakeable commitment to the dignity of people.