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Aid Builds Bridges, Saves Lives in North Korea ›

Topics: Emergencies

In an effort to address underlying causes of North Korean food shortages, Mercy Corps plans a humanitarian flight stocked with medicine, medical supplies, fertilizer, and more.

10,000 Trees in Flight to North Korea ›

Topics: Peaceful Change, Hunger, Agriculture

In an effort to address food shortages and provide long-term solutions to hunger in North Korea, "Operation Appleseed" is sending apple seeds to establish a 10,000-apple tree orchard.

North Korea Facts

  • Population (2008): 23.5 million
  • Size: slightly smaller than Mississippi
  • Human Development Index rank: N/A
  • Mercy Corps has worked here since 1996
  • Primary work: sustainable agriculture initiatives through support to tree orchards and fish hatcheries, emergency medical assistance, food distribution

Program Details

Mercy Corps is assisting North Koreans impacted by economic collapse, agricultural failure and a lack of medical services.

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