Mercy Corps -- Be the Change
close ×

Don't have a username? Register ›
Forgot your password/username? Get help ›
Who we are What we do Where we work Take action Join our cause Ways to give
Imagine having just minutes to take what you could from your home before fleeing from disaster or war. This is the reality for millions of displaced families, who languish in overcrowded camps or lonely city streets with no idea when — or if — they can return home. Mercy Corps helps these families with basic supplies and shelter, temporary jobs, makeshift classrooms and preparation for a hoped-for return.

Blog Post: Returning to Africa ›

Country: DR Congo

There are few places that capture the imagination like Congo — its very name implies unexplored mysteries. But there's very little mystery in what's happened to the place — and especially its people — over the last decade.

Video: Food Packages Help Iraqi Refugees ›

Country: Jordan

Since the start of the 2003 war in Iraq, almost half a million Iraqis have sought refuge in Jordan. Many arrived with little more than what they were carrying.

Video: Resettling Internally Displaced People ›

Country: Kosovo

The armed conflict in Kosovo in the late 1990’s resulted in the displacement of over 800,000 Kosovars.

Video: Teens Honor a Late Friend ›

Country: Lebanon

Nahr al-Bared Refugee Camp, located in northern Lebanon, is home to over 31,000 Palestinian refugees who are denied access to their homeland and neighboring nations.

Video: Iraqi Refugees Learn to Help Each Other ›

Country: Jordan

The 2003 war in Iraq forced almost half a million Iraqi residents to seek refuge in Jordan.

Blog Post: Uncertainty Prevails ›

Country: Georgia

The number of displaced people in Gori's tent camp has swelled to more than 1,700 people. Thankfully, the flow of humanitarian supplies and other assistance is keeping pace with new arrivals.

Blog Post: Beyond Russian Checkpoints ›

Country: Georgia

Today was the first time since the conflict that Mercy Corps staff entered the Georgian villages beyond the checkpoints of Russian peacekeeping soldiers.

Blog Post: Life in Tent #16 ›

Country: Georgia

The kindergartens and public schools of Gori town continue to fill up with dozens of displaced people from war-torn areas. Today, we provided hygiene supplies and food for six days to those taking refuge.

Blog Post: Epilogue ›

Country: China

I've traveled to China three times in just a little over a year's time, and each time it feels stranger to leave. It's like I'm forgetting to bring something back home with me — but then realize that it's something I couldn't possibly carry home.

Blog Post: A Rare Treasure ›

Country: China

I think what I'll always remember about distribution day in Yunji is the range of emotions.

Donate to Mercy Corps

$
Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by U.S. law

Sign up for email updates

Thank you!
Featured Campaigns
Featured Events
Visit the Action Center
One Table: Help us solve world hunger by investing in the world's women

Mercy Corps

PO Box 2669, Dept W
Portland OR 97208-2669 USA
To give: (888) 256-1900
Contact Us   Office Locations

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.

Over the last five years, we've allocated more than 89% of our resources directly to programs. America's premier charity evaluator gives Mercy Corps four stars in organizational efficiency. Click here to learn more.

Mercy Corps is a 501(c)3 charity. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by U.S. law.

About Mercy Corps

Countries where we work

Topics on our site

How to get involved

Ways to donate

Other Mercy Corps websites

Mercy Corps Country Sites

Copyright © 2009 Mercy Corps.
Mercy Corps will never sell, rent or exchange your email address.
See our Privacy Policy for more information.