Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | Lora Borissova Cabinet member | • Sudan • Refugee crisis • Humanitarian assistance | SRC |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Lora Borissova Cabinet member | • Sudan • Refugee crisis • Humanitarian assistance | — |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Hanna Jahns Director | Introductory meeting | SRC |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Hanna Jahns Director | Introductory meeting | — |
| 16 Oct 2025 | Lora Borissova Cabinet member | • Humanitarian action • Gender Equality | SRC |
| 16 Oct 2025 | Lora Borissova Cabinet member | • Humanitarian action • Gender Equality | — |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Francisco Joaquin Gaztelu Mezquiriz Director | Exchange of views on MENA region | SRC |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Francisco Joaquin Gaztelu Mezquiriz Director | Exchange of views on MENA region | — |
| 10 Sept 2025 | Alessandra Sgobbi Head of Unit | Climate change and climate finance | SRC |
| 10 Sept 2025 | Alessandra Sgobbi Head of Unit | Climate change and climate finance | — |
| 09 Sept 2025 | Andreas Papaconstantinou Director | Discussion on humanitarian needs and situation in Syria and Türkiye. | — |
| 09 Sept 2025 | Andreas Papaconstantinou Director | Discussion on humanitarian needs and situation in Syria and Türkiye. | SRC |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Hana Genorio Cabinet member | Exchange of views on Global Gateway and future priorities. | SRC |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Hana Genorio Cabinet member | Exchange of views on Global Gateway and future priorities. | — |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Hana Genorio Cabinet member | Global Gateway | SRC |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Lucie Šestáková Cabinet member | Global Gateway | SRC |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Lucie Šestáková Cabinet member | Global Gateway | — |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Marlene Holzner Head of Unit | Exchange of views on Global Gateway and the future priorities | SRC |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Marlene Holzner Head of Unit | Exchange of views on Global Gateway and the future priorities | — |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Hadja Lahbib Commissioner | • Refugee • Humanitarian aid | SRC |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Hadja Lahbib Commissioner | • Refugee • Humanitarian aid | — |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Hadja Lahbib Commissioner | • Humanitarian access • Cooperation | SRC |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Hadja Lahbib Commissioner | • Humanitarian access • Cooperation | — |
| 24 Oct 2024 | Dubravka Šuica Vice-President | Support for civil society and building positive and productive partnerships inside and outside the EU. | SRC |
| 24 Oct 2024 | Dubravka Šuica Vice-President | Support for civil society and building positive and productive partnerships inside and outside the EU. | — |
Mission & Goals
Our Vision: We seek a world of hope, inclusion and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live in dignity and security. Our Mission: CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. Our Focus: We put women and girls in the centre because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. Principles: Independent of political, commercial, military, ethnic or religious objectives CARE promotes the protection of humanitarian space. We provide assistance on the basis of need, regardless of race, creed or nationality addressing the rights of vulnerable groups, particularly women and girls. CARE follows a set of programming principles. Programme Outcome Areas: -Food and Nutrition Security and Climate Change Resilience -Humanitarian Response -Right to a Life Free from Violence -Sexual, Reproductive & Maternal Health and Rights -Women's Economic Empowerment
EU Legislative Interests
CARE International focuses on development and humanitarian aid policies, including specifically with regards to gender equality and women economic justice, as well as on climate change. The main EU legislative proposals and policies targeted in the last cycle include the following: - Stakeholder survey to support the development of a future European Union Integrated Approach to Fragility – DG ECHO - Motion for a European Parliament Resolution on humanitarian aid in a time of polycrisis – reaffirming our principles for a more effective and ambitious response to humanitarian crises (2025/2085(INI)) - Open public consultation on the Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030 COM(2025) 570 final_ Communication from the Commission on a dynamic EU Budget for the priorities of the future - The Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034 - Motion for a European Parliament Resolution on financing for development – ahead of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville (2025/2004(INI)) - European Parliament resolution of 13 February 2025 on the escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (2025/2553(RSP)) - European Parliament resolution of 12 March 2025 on the need for EU support towards a just transition and reconstruction in Syria (2025/2569(RSP)) - Council conclusions on stepping up Team Europe’s support to global food security and nutrition – December 2024
Communication Activities
As a humanitarian organisation, we actively participated at the European Humanitarian Forum 2025 alongside our partners. In coalition with other organisations, we regularly advocate for the advancement of the fight against global poverty and world hunger, as well as for the delivery of emergency relief and long-term international development projects—through public letters, official statements to EU institutions and social media messaging. We actively participate in the Conferences of the Parties (COP) on Climate Change.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
CONCORD (European NGO Confederation for Relief and Development) VOICE (Volontary Organisations in Cooperation in Emergencies) CAN (Climate Action Network)
Organisation Members
https://www.care-international.org/about-us/our-partners
Connected Legislation