CARE USA - Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc - is one of a confederation of 11 separate member organizations that form CARE International, which is coordinated by a secretariat based in Brussels.
CARE's 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."
Receives funding from individuals, dozens of US corporations, foundations, governmental agencies, the EU and the UN. Program expenses in 2003 totaled more than $446 million. Key partners include Cisco, Credit Suisse First Boston, Delta, Deutsche Post World Net USA, Rockport, Starbucks Coffee, The Timberland Company, WP Carey and Co and Weyerhaeuser Company. A number of projects are funded by USAID.
CARE USA's various projects in the West Bank and Gaza Strip are individually profiled and the organization's website emphasizes the practical humanitarian work in the Palestinian territories without adding political commentary.
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