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Millions of families around the world experience hunger every day. Food shortages due to poverty, disasters, conflicts and economic collapse lead to malnutrition, disease and death. Mercy Corps' food programs concentrate on those who are most vulnerable — children, the elderly, pregnant women and the displaced.

Babies, Full and Contented ›

Country: Pakistan

Moms in Pakistan are getting some much-needed nutritional advice, with happier, healthier children as a result.

Blog Post: Congo's Hidden Displaced ›

Country: DR Congo

Her name is Laurene. She lives in a church. She is 10 years old.

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.

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.

Food for North Korea's Families ›

Country: North Korea

Mercy Corps is taking the lead in a yearlong distribution of 100,000 metric tons of food to quell rampant hunger in North Korea.

Helping Somalis Endure Hardship ›

Country: Somalia

As Somalia slides closer to famine, Mercy Corps continues to drill boreholes, build schools and offer short-term jobs in an area where few global relief agencies will tread.

Seeing for the First Time ›

Country: North Korea

In May 2007 Esme Culver visited North Korea at the request of that country's officials. While there, she gained rare and thoughtful insight.

Q&A with Christy Collins ›

Country: Niger

Mercy Corps' country director answers questions and makes observations on life and work in Niger.

Fati: Taking Action for Her Son ›

Country: Niger

Despite uncertainty, Fati Issia is determined that her young son Moctar will have a healthy start.

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How You Can Help

  • Donate $50 by buying a Women's Small Business Kit and help give women in our programs the resources to turn their ideas and energy into successful small businesses.

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Mercy Corps works to help poor communities get sufficient, safe and nutritious food – now and in the future. We provide immediate relief to hungry families and we help people achieve self-sufficiency, through economic and agricultural development, so they can feed themselves over the long term.

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