International Crisis

International Crisis

In the past year, CAM’s International Crisis program continued to reach out to poverty-stricken people reeling in the wake of disasters. We assisted hurricane victims in Central America with cleanup and rebuilding, and provided food and building materials for storm...
Yemen’s spiral to poverty’s depths

Yemen’s spiral to poverty’s depths

For countless Yemenis, conflict in their homeland has been reality for over six years. Since the beginning of the war in 2014, conflict, famine, and disease have killed nearly 250,000 people. Following is an overview of some of the challenges the Yemen’s people face....
Massive fire in Rohingya refugee camp

Massive fire in Rohingya refugee camp

On March 22, a massive fire broke out in the Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, destroying more than 10,000 shelters. This blaze killed fifteen people, injured 560, and displaced more than 45,000. In addition to homes, essential facilities including a main hospital,...
“My family was in dire need”

“My family was in dire need”

“I was displaced from my city and my family was in dire need of food,” shared Fariha,* a mother in Yemen. “We live in a difficult condition due to the war, the economic situation, and the outbreak of diseases and epidemics in our country.” Long-standing conflict...