Haiti: 

Blog Post: Getting water to survivors

Yesterday I spoke with Mugur Dumitrache, Mercy Corps' water and sanitation expert and one of eight expert emergency responders who left for Haiti to help earthquake survivors. Read More ›

Haiti: 

Blog Post: Scrambling to help Haiti

I've been on the phone for most of the last three hours figuring out the best way we can respond to the news in Haiti. Read More ›

Giving Campaign: Haiti Earthquake

Mercy Corps’ team has started arriving in the region to respond to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that rocked Haiti earlier this week. Read More ›

Iraq: 

Blog Post: Giving their blood for peace

I am convinced that most people want to live with hope instead of fear — if we only give them a chance. Read More ›

Indonesia: 

Five Years of Hard Work, Together

My name is Nurhayati. I'm 52 years old, and I live in the village of Rima Jeunue, Indonesia. Five years ago, my life changed forever. Read More ›

Special Report: Indian Ocean Tsunami: Five Years Later

Since the Indian Ocean Tsunami struck in December 2004, Mercy Corps has helped more than 423,000 Indonesian survivors rebuild their homes and reclaim their lives. Read More ›

A healthy, happy start for kids

In many countries around the world, education — and childhood — is interrupted by extreme poverty, war and other crises. These Mercy Kits help children go to school, stay healthy and have nutritious food to eat. Read More ›

Empowering women

When women are given the opportunity to succeed, their families — and communities — thrive. These Mercy Kits help women train, organize and act to change the world. Read More ›

Creating job opportunities

Economic growth is the key to lifting families out of poverty. We're teaching marketable skills to young people, lending money to to women entrepreneurs and furnishing tools to farmers and craftspeople. Read More ›