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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 2d

We started the session by creating a word cloud 👆🏽 with input from the participants & it was a powerful reminder that carers need care too!

If you’d like to learn more about how to include #UnpaidCarers in your programmes that support mental health, please contact [email protected] 😊

Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 2d

On #WorldMentalHealthDay we’re thinking about #UnpaidCarers - mothers, fathers, siblings & others - who look after their loved ones, often without any recognition or support.

Supporting their #MentalHealth is crucial. Last week, we explored this in our webinar w/ Catalyst Now 💜🧡

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 3d

Unpaid family carers are the hidden workforce sustaining our health systems, communities & economies globally.

At #CarersWorldwide we’re reframing unpaid care as essential labour & ensuring unpaid carers get the recognition, respect & support they deserve 💜🧡

Read our interview with Katy Styles 👇🏽

Katy Styles, Founder of the We Care Campaign

We were very pleased to speak with Katy Styles, founder of the We Care Campaign and co-host of the podcast Care Fully Considered.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 3d

So much depends on how we view unpaid care. When it is seen as family duty, we take it for granted & make it invisible. As a result, #UnpaidCarers become invisible too.

Katy Styles, Founder of the We Care Campaign (@wecarecampaign.bsky.social), highlights this in our recent #HumansCare interview.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 6d

Take a moment to explore the portraits and read the stories of the nine unpaid carers featured in this series 👇🏽 and please do share in the comments what resonated with you 💜🧡

Stories of Care - Carers Worldwide

“My name is Ambika Khatri, and I live in Ward No. 8 of Changunarayan Municipality. My daughter has dyskinetic cerebral palsy. It's been just a year since she’s ...

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 6d

In March this year, we hosted our #StoriesOfCare exhibition, where we were able to share these portraits and stories with our supporters. Here's what one attendee said:

💬 "The stories were so impactful, we all had tears in our eyes. I love how these photos show love of people and their dignity."

Stories of Care: A Night of Inspiration and Recognition

Discover the powerful stories of unpaid carers in Nepal through striking portraits and moving narratives from our Dalston exhibition with Stories of Nepal.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 6d

Our collaboration with Stories of Nepal, through our local charity partner Self-help Group for Cerebral Palsy, brings these unpaid carers' stories to life.

The powerful portraits and personal accounts reveal the daily struggles, resilience & profound bonds unpaid carers share with their loved ones.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 6d

On #WorldCerebralPalsyDay, we celebrate those with cerebral palsy and the unpaid family carers - mothers, fathers, grandparents, siblings - who stand alongside them 💜🧡

A woman supports and feeds a young girl. The text on the image reads 'World Cerebral Palsy Day' Photo credit: Stories of Nepal

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 10d

Read Rina's her story on our blog 👇🏽 It is a reminder that far from being 'pointless', caring is skilled work that is both essential and life-affirming, and that unpaid family carers deserve recognition and respect.

#HumansCare #UnpaidCarers #EndStigma #CarersWorldwide #CommitToCarers

#HumansCare | Finding Hope Through Community, Rina’s story

Rina lives on the outskirts of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, and cares for her niece, Anu, who has an intellectual disability.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 10d

When society dehumanises people with care needs, it also undervalues the #UnpaidCarers who support them.

Rina knows this struggle all too well. Left alone to raise her niece Anu, who has an intellectual disability, she faced isolation & judgement. Fear kept her from even stepping outside with Anu.

Graphic of a purple speech bubble on an orange background with the words ““Before joining, life felt unbearably difficult, but being part of the group brought me hope and companionship.” - Rina, Carer from Bangladesh”, written in it. Image of a woman working at a sewing machine overlaid on the orange background. White text in a purple box at the bottom of the image reading: “#HumansCare Rina’s story”

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 10d

Sadly, we sometimes hear from unpaid carers we support, that they face ridicule from their communities and even get told that their work caring for a loved one is 'pointless' 💔 This stigma can stem from lack of awareness and understanding, and limited access to education and healthcare.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 11d

Read our latest blog to discover why recognising #UnpaidCareWork in India’s GDP could be a game-changer 👇🏽

Unlocking India’s Care Economy: Putting Carers at the Heart of Development

Welcome to our blog. This is where we share latest news from the field, carers'; stories, advocacy progress and much more.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 11d

Our Carers Worldwide India trustee Aparna Mahajan represented us at the roundtable organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry and its youth wing for women under 40.

And for the first time, the issues of #UnpaidCarers took centre stage in this national policy discussion 💜🧡

A group of women sitting around a table deep in conversation. Text below reads: 'New Blog Post | Unlocking India's Care Economy'

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 13d

We’re looking forward to our upcoming #webinar with Catalyst Now 💜🧡

If you haven't registered yet, here's the link 👉🏽 bit.ly/46bxLHa

Don’t miss it - we hope to see you there! 😊

Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 16d

The latest edition of #CommitToCarers out now
👉🏽 bit.ly/CommitToCare...

Inside:
💜 Carers Worldwide India represented at women’s wing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
🧡 Upcoming Webinar with Catalyst Now: Mental Health Collaboration
💜 Free Will writing service
...and more!

A large group of people sitting in a circle on the floor outside. Text underneath: Commit To Carers | September 2025

Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 17d

This makes one thing clear: commitments alone aren’t enough. Global leaders must ensure that they translate into action.

People living with mental health conditions and their #UnpaidCarers, especially in LMICs deserve real, tangible support!

#ActOnNCDs #Caregiving #CommitToCarers

Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 17d

#MentalHealth will be discussed in a #UNGA80 High-Level Meeting for the first time & our baseline survey results from Dinajpur, #Bangladesh highlight why this matters.

📊 The findings 👇🏽 reveal the hidden toll on #UnpaidFamilyCarers supporting people with severe mental health conditions.

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 19d

Feeling inspired?

If you'd like to be a part of this brilliant event next year, we’d love to hear from you 😊✨

Contact [email protected] today!

#TeamCarersWorldwide #FundraisingForGood #CharityChallenge #MatchedGiving #CharitySwim #SwimForCharity #CommitToCarers

Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 19d

Congratulations & thanks to our supporter Kim for taking on the #SwimSerpentine for #CarersWorldwide! She raised over £1,050, smashing her target of £200 👏🏽💜🧡

A big thank you to her employer for matching donations - if your employer offers matched giving, don’t forget to make the most of it! ✨

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 23d

What to expect:
🔹 Insights from our partner in India on the impact of including unpaid carers in their programmes
🔹 Hear from a carer who trained as a Barefoot Counsellor to support other carers
🔹 Learn why funders want to support this type of work
🔹 Key actions you can take to support unpaid carers

Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 23d

Join our webinar ‘Caring in Silence: Understanding the Hidden Impact of Mental Illness on Unpaid Family Carers and Exploring Solutions’ in collaboration with Catalyst Now

🗓️ Wednesday, 1 October 2025
🕑 14:00 BST / 15:00 CEST

Register here 👉🏽 bit.ly/46bxLHa 👈🏽 We hope to see you there! 💜🧡

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 24d

We surveyed 502 unpaid carers of people with a range of mostly severe mental health conditions.

Despite challenges around health, finances & lack of support, most of them are proud of their role & feel valued by their loved ones 💜🧡

An infographic on a purple background showing stats: 94% - expressed health concerns and 89% - have not sought any treatment due to financial and time constraints

An infographic on a purple background with an icon of a hand holding a heart. The text reads: “Despite the challenges, 65% are proud to be a carer and 86% feel valued by the person they are caring for”

Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 24d

Our #CommunityMentalHealth project kicked off in May & working with our local partner Centre for Disability in Development (CDD), we’ve completed the baseline survey in Dinajpur, Bangladesh.

📊 Take a look at some of the key insights shaping our next steps to support unpaid carers in Dinajpur 👇🏽

A man and two women sit outside. The text overlay reads: “We spoke with 502 unpaid family carers of people living with mental health conditions in Dinajpur, Bangladesh. Here’s what we found”

An infographic on a purple background with an orange circular chart showing 78%. The text reads: “78% are women, most caring for their child (40%) or spouse (31%)”

An infographic on a purple background with two pointed bars. The white bar shows 54% labelled “Long-term Carers - Providing care for over a decade” The orange bar shows 87% labelled “Sole Carers - Managing caring responsibilities alone”

An infographic on a purple background with a bar chart. The orange bar shows 81% labelled “Have no paid work” The white bar shows 94% labelled “Worry about their financial instability”

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 25d

Nominate us today 👇🏽

If you’ve already nominated us in 2025, thank you. Please spread the word and ask a friend to do the same ✨

#CommitToCarers

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Carers Worldwide @carersworldwide.bsky.social · 25d

Nominate #CarersWorldwide for Benefact Group's #MovementForGood awards today & help us win £1,000 💜🧡

It takes less than a minute & your support could really transform the lives of #UnpaidCarers in low- & middle-income countries.

The next draw is on 22 September - so don’t wait!

A woman wearing a red and yellow sari is cooking over a fire. Text on a purple banner below reads: ‘Help us win £1,000. Please nominate us today.’ Logos of Carers Worldwide, Movement for Good, and Benefact Group are also visible

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