New York, NY. CARE, a leading humanitarian organization working to defeat poverty and achieve social justice by empowering women and girls, held its 3rd annual CARE Impact Awards. At the event, Eva Longoria spoke about her passion for the organization. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images for CARE)
The virtual event, on November 18th, was hosted by journalist Lisa Ling, featured a performance by Andra Day and honored Ava DuVernay, Eva Longoria, Bozoma Saint John, Venus Williams, and more for their philanthropy, activism, and groundbreaking work to advance equality. Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who serves as honorary chair for CARE’s 75th Anniversary Campaign, provided brief remarks.
In this screengrab, Lisa Ling speaks during the 3rd Annual CARE Impact Awards. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images for CARE) was hosted by journalist Lisa Ling,
In this screengrab, Iman speaks during the 3rd Annual CARE Impact Awards. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images for CARE)
In this screengrab, Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks during the 3rd Annual CARE Impact Awards. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images for CARE)
In this screengrab, Ava DuVernay speaks during the 3rd Annual CARE Impact Awards. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images for CARE)
The event celebrated the innovation that creates opportunity and promise for women and girls around the world, especially in the face of a once-in-a-generation pandemic. Throughout the evening, CARE honored extraordinary activists, politicians, philanthropists, and leaders, who champion the rights of women and girls everywhere. Speakers and remarks spotlighted the incredible work in the U.S. and abroad to lift up women and girls and paid tribute to those who are delivering real impact across the globe.
Michelle Nunn, CARE President & CEO said, “When COVID-19 hit, our teams jumped into action to do three key things: we provided the basics, including hand-washing stations, we strengthened basic healthcare infrastructure, and we empowered local women leaders. With the help and encouragement of our everyday heroes we learn together how to be even more flexible in this ever-changing environment and each day we continue to be amazed by the resilience of the women and the men that we work with. Their ingenuity and compassion is empowering their communities and it’s an inspiration to us all.”
That impact is exemplified by the four female mayors who received the CARE Impact Award for Leadership: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed, and Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price. The mayors came together for a historic conversation about their experiences leading on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and each emphasized the enormous difference it makes having women at the decision-making table during a crisis.
Venus Williams was honored and expressed her gratitude. “There are just so many individuals being honored today for their tireless work in their communities and beyond, so I am humbled to be included alongside these global leaders. In 2013, I was fortunate enough to experience CARE’s work firsthand, when I traveled with them to Kenya to help women provide clean drinking water for their families. As I walked alongside these women and saw the pride in their faces, they were able to take care of themselves, take care of their families and offer solutions for their future, it just touched my heart. I was reminded of the unparalleled strength of women. The women I met on this trip are the foundations of their communities and being able to see how education can transform, not only just girls themselves but benefit their families and communities.”
The Impact Awards brought together caring and engaged people from around the world to support those in crisis brought on by COVID-19 and to raise awareness and funds for CARE’s efforts in 100 countries through their Crisis Response Campaign. As part of that campaign, CARE called on all Americans to help provide CARE Packages – meals, critical supplies, hand washing and hygiene kits, financial support, messages of hope, and more – to frontline medical workers, caregivers, essential workers, and individuals in need in every corner of the world. To date, CARE supporters have delivered more than 1.6 million CARE Packages to support vulnerable people across the U.S. and across the globe.
More information about CARE’s work can be found at www.care.org.
LIST OF HONOREES
· Eva Longoria, Actress, Director, & Activist, CARE Impact Award for Exceptional Activism
· Ava DuVernay, Filmmaker and Founder of ARRAY, CARE Impact Award for Global Feminism
· Venus Williams, Tennis champion, Founder and CEO of EleVen by Venus Williams and V Starr, CARE Impact Award for Gender Equality
· Bozoma Saint John, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Netflix, CARE Impact Award for Transformational Change
· Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, First Female President of Liberia & Nobel Peace Laureate, CARE Impact Award For Global Health
· Betsy Price, Mayor, Fort Worth, CARE Impact Award For Leadership.
· Muriel Bowser, Mayor, District of Columbia, CARE Impact Award For Leadership
· Keisha Lance Bottoms, Mayor, Atlanta, CARE Impact Award For Leadership
· London N. Breed, Mayor, San Francisco, CARE Impact Award For Leadership
· Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor of Chicago, CARE Impact Award For Leadership
· CARE Everyday Heroes (CARE activists and program participants from each region of CARE’s work), CARE Impact Award For Resilience
· Helene Gayle, President and CEO, The Chicago Community Trust, CARE Impact Award For Global Health & Visionary Leadership
· Michael Miebach, President and CEO-Elect, Mastercard, CARE Impact Award For Corporate Vision
· Dave MacLennan, Chairman And CEO, Cargill, CARE Impact Award For Global Leadership
· Virginia Sall, Co-Founder and Director, Sall Family Foundation Board Emeritus, CARE Impact Award For Global Vision
