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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.

Hope at the End of the Road ›

Country: Eritrea

A pioneering school-feeding program encourages children in remote areas of Eritrea to continue their education.

Where there is a Will, There is a Way ›

Country: Indonesia

The USAID-funded Transitional Activities Program, managed by Mercy Corps, is helping a Jakarta orphanage and boarding house supplied with enough food to enable staff to focus on education and living conditions.

A Drought Like No Other in Eritrea ›

Country: Eritrea

As people in Eritrea struggle to survive during a catastrophic drought, Mercy Corps plans food distribution and maternal/child health projects to address the needs of those affected.

When Mothers Speak, Milk Prices Come Down - And So Does a Government ›

Country: Indonesia

One of Mercy Corps' local Indonesian partners is focusing on women's empowerment and making significant improvements.

Up to 15 Million in Horn of Africa Face Starvation ›

Country: Eritrea

Severe drought leads to fears of widespread food shortages in Eritrea. Mercy Corps is addressing the problem through school food programs and supporting local organizations to strengthen food security in the country.

Food for Thought ›

Country: Eritrea

Mercy Corps' Global Food for Education program is helping students return to the classroom in Eritrea.

A Powerful Partnership in Northern Afghanistan ›

Country: Afghanistan

As winter nears, three relief agencies team up to supply displaced families with shelter and non-food items.

Program to Aid Malnourished Eritreans ›

Country: Eritrea

Mercy Corps provides supplemental food and health education to more than 23,000 women and children in Eritrea.

A Family Struggles to Survive in Afghanistan ›

Country: Afghanistan

One family is forced from their home in search of water and food.

US/Canadian Aid to North Korea ›

Country: North Korea

$3.9 million aid shipment, coordinated by Mercy Corps, received contributions from numerous U.S. and Canadian businesses, Universities, and NGOs.

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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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