Catalysing Change for Carers in Low and Middle Income Countries
Long-term care for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities presents an urgent challenge around the world. The burden placed on unpaid family carers is immense and has a direct impact on their physical health, mental and emotional wellbeing and economic security. Carers Worldwide highlights the vital role played by carers. We advocate for their inclusion in mainstream development programmes and the development of carer-specific services.
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Standing in Solidarity with Carers
On Friday 22nd May 2020 we took part in ‘The Global Day of Solidarity’. The purpose of the day was to recognise that COVID-19 is a global threat that needs a shared global response. Everyone, everywhere, needs to be protected from COVID-19 to ensure that no one is...
The importance of Family
The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year. The day reflects the importance of families, provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families, and increases knowledge of the social,...