Reimagining Care
for life’s most vulnerable moments.
From new mothers to children with special needs and the elderly, CARA advances access to care that protects dignity during life’s most vulnerable moments.
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Our Belief
We believe that health begins at home, and that every community can be trained, equipped, and supported to provide good care. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to community health and innovation in care, we work at the intersection of health, social protection, education, and inclusion.
Community Health
We define community health as the capacity of a local population to care for its vulnerable members, especially mothers, children, the elderly, and persons with special needs, through everyday, dignified, non-clinical support.
Who We Are
CARA, Care Access for Resilient Africa, is a nonprofit organization advancing care access and community health. We equip caregivers, support families, and strengthen local systems of care. We serve vulnerable populations, especially postpartum mothers, children with special needs, and the elderly, by training caregivers and building inclusive support systems in homes, schools, and communities.
We provide community health by:
- •Empowering local people, including family members, teachers, and volunteers, with practical caregiving knowledge and skills.
- •Strengthening informal care systems by training, supporting, and connecting caregivers who already provide essential support within homes and communities.
- •Bridging the gap between vulnerable households and formal health, education, and social services through outreach, referral, and system linkages.
Our Programs
CARA empowers youth and women to provide dignified care for mothers, children with special needs, and the elderly, strengthening families and communities through sustainable care systems.
Caregiver Training Program
We empower youth and women as caregivers through practical training for families, school aides, and volunteers, with a focus on newborn care, disability inclusion, and support for the elderly.
Mothers First
Mothers First is CARA's flagship postpartum programme, focused on the first 40 days after childbirth. Trained caregivers provide home visits, maternal education, emotional support, and newborn surveillance to promote safe recovery and bonding.
Inclusive Care
CARA's Inclusive Care programme empowers families and schools to provide dignified support for children and people with special needs. We strengthen caregiving at home while promoting inclusive education in classrooms, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive.
Latest News
Discover how CARA is transforming lives and building stronger communities across Africa through our programs and partnerships.
UN International Day of Care and Support
From classrooms to communities, care makes life possible. This year, CARA joined the Garden City Special School in Kumasi to honor caregivers and reaffirm that care is not charity — it's infrastructure.
CARA to Lead Inclusive Education Conversations at Neurodiversity & EdTech Fair 2025
Care Access for Resilient Africa (CARA) will play a leading role at the 2025 Neurodiversity & EdTech Fair, scheduled for September 6, 2025, at the West African Genetic Medicine Centre, University of Ghana.
Contact Us
Join us to build systems of care that leave no one behind.
Ways to Engage:
Volunteer as a caregiver or community trainer
Share your skills and make a direct impact in your community by training others in essential caregiving practices.
Sponsor caregiver training in underserved communities
Support our mission by funding training programs that reach the most vulnerable populations.
Collaborate with us as a school, clinic, or district partner
Partner with CARA to implement inclusive care programs and strengthen your community's support systems.