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Global Engagement

We believe that educating and engaging the public about global issues is paramount to turning the tide against poverty. Mercy Corps raises awareness of what it means to live on $1 a day — and how that affects access to education, health care and economic opportunities — while providing specific actions that empower concerned citizens to make a difference for people in need.

Mashal: One Lifetime to Give ›

Country: United States

With the backing of a supportive community, an inspired teen can go a long way. Mashal was born in Kabul, Afghanistan.

A New World View ›

Country: United States

Joining Global Citizen Corps (GCC) opened up the world to Danielle Knott, linking her to a group of likeminded teens working to end poverty and showing her the ways she could take action in Portland, Oregon, her hometown.

Connections To Crisis ›

Country: West Bank/Gaza
When Cara Van Goder-Lasof's students returned to school from winter break, she had some sad news for them. One of the students from Gaza that they'd gotten to know over the previous months was dead.

Video: Teen Honored With Global Action Award ›

Country: India

Mercy Corps' Global Action Awards honor young people who have taken outstanding actions to fight global poverty. In 2008, Sindhu Ravishankar was one of four Global Action Award recipients.

New York Governor Paterson and City Leaders Help Launch Mercy Corps' New Action Center ›

Mercy Corps took action today to fight the number one preventable health risk worldwide — hunger — by opening the world's first Action Center to End World Hunger. The Action Center is an interactive public space that empowers visitors to help tackle the global challenges of hunger and poverty.

The Food Crisis: A Long-Term Focus ›

The global food crisis was recently labeled a "silent tsunami" by The Economist magazine because of its deadly potential - Mercy Corps is working to mitigate that.

Finding an Answer Together ›

Country: United States

Amy asks Americans of all ages to get behind youth to provide solutions for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Encouraging Tolerance ›

Country: United States

Alexii, a Global Citizen Corps student leader, believes that tolerance of HIV/AIDS is a primary goal.

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