Carers are invisible, unseen by others as they care day in and day out for their loved ones. They devote large parts of their day to caring. As a result, they often neglect their own needs, becoming isolated, lonely and even unwell. Many are forced out of the workforce or education and their own life chances are significantly impacted. Carers are proud of their caring role and all they ask for is support and recognition to enable them to participate in family and society once again. In Savar, Bangladesh Centre for Disability in Development CDD is working with over 500 carers, 92% of whom are female. They all care for a close relative (child or adult) who is severely disabled. The majority are of working age but over half of them are unable to work because they have nobody else to care for their loved ones while they work. Over 90% of carers report that they worry about their financial situation. 87% of the carers report that they are depressed and 78% of them experience regular back pain. Much of this can be attributed to the mental and physical stresses of caring responsibilities. Client: Carers Worldwide Director: Kazi Arefin Ahmed