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How can individuals make a difference when challenges are so big?
At the close of a year defined by crisis, we’re focused on what we can do—together—to help communities across the globe shape a brighter future.
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Two technicians work on a solar power plant in Sheder Refugee Camp in Ethiopia.
On the grid: Connecting refugee communities to solar power
Mercy Corps’ Enter Energy initiative provides access to sustainable electricity for displaced and host communities in Ethiopia.
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Building up livelihoods and breaking down stigma
Reproductive health and hygiene awareness is improving while also providing economic opportunities to communities in Karamoja, Uganda.
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Residents walk through the rubble of the Al-Remal neighborhood in Gaza City after it was destroyed by air raids. © Eyad Baba for Mercy Corps
One year of crisis in Gaza: Through the eyes of our team members
As millions in Gaza begin another year of living amid humanitarian catastrophe, our team members share challenges they and their families have faced.
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Helping farmers navigate climate change? There’s an app for that
In Guatemala, farmers are growing more resilient harvests by using an app that tracks weather patterns in their communities.
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In Gaza, a program to give kids respite amid ongoing conflict
During the ongoing conflict in Gaza, children and young people get a much-needed opportunity to play and build tools to cope.
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Agriculture
Nepal cash distribution
Cash and voucher assistance
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Climate, environment, and energy
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COVID-19 response
Congolese men working in a laboratory.
Emergency response
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Financial inclusion
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Food security and nutrition
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Gender equality
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Governance
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Market development
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Peace and conflict
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Policy and advocacy
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Resilience
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Technology
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Ventures
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Water, sanitation, and hygiene
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January 29, 2024
Can Famine Be Averted in Gaza?
Mercy Corps CEO Tjada D'Oyen McKenna was interviewed on this episode of Global Dispatches about the organization's presence in Gaza, the food insecurity…
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January 11, 2024
Time is Running Out for Thousands More as Threat of Famine Escalates in Gaza
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January 18, 2024
From Breadbasket to Battlefield: Conflict Ravages Sudan, Spreads to Critical Food Producing Regions
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The Guardian : MSF Aid Workers ‘Heartbroken’ as Charity Forced to Halt Services in Haitian Capital After Repeated Attacks
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has said its aid workers are “heartbroken” after the medical NGO was forced to suspend...
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Forbes: Blessed Are the Peacemakers
With wars raging in the Middle East, Ukraine, Myanmar, and Yemen, with domestic polarization at a modern-day high in the...
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The Associated Press: As Talks in Baku Cross the Halfway Point, Nations Are No Closer to a Goal on Cash for Climate Action
Distractions were bigger than deals in the first week of United Nations climate talks, leaving a lot to be done...
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Midway through COP29: Hanging on by a Thread, or All to Play For?
Statement by Mercy Corps Climate Policy Lead Debbie Hillier and Senior Advocacy Advisor Barbara Rosen Jacobson: As COP29...
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International Community Affirms Commitment to Common Principles for Conflict Sensitive Climate Action at COP29
A new policy document, Common Principles for Effective Climate Finance and Action for Relief, Recovery, and Peace, was...
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Humanitarian Aid Entering Gaza Reaches Historic Low; 20 Aid Workers Killed in One Month
Thirty aid organizations operating in Gaza warn in the latest Humanitarian Access Snapshot that humanitarian aid...
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Josh DeWald

Josh leads Mercy Corps’ Evidence & Learning Unit, which coordinates the organisation’s strategic “evidence driven commitment,” focused on using data, evidence, and analytics to improve programmes, scale what works, and influence others. In this role, he coordinates teams focused on monitoring

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Tjada D’Oyen McKenna

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Shannon Alexander

Vice President of Global Programs & Support
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Alex Angulo

Vice President, Strategy Realization
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Hugh Aprile

Latin America and The Caribbean Regional Director
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Josh DeWald

Vice President of Evidence and Learning

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In drc, three members of the mercy corps’ infrastructure team pose together, including engineer simeon kakule (center).
July 31, 2023
Repaired reservoir delivers clean water to 550,000 people
In the wake of the May 2021 volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mercy Corps restored safe water access to the city of Goma.
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A person weeds crops on their land in uganda.
July 19, 2023
Promoting peace: Land titles reduce conflicts over natural resources
In Karamoja, Uganda, Mercy Corps is working with local communities to mitigate property disputes through formal land titles.
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Mercy corps team members take part in an international day against homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia event in barranquilla, colombia.
June 20, 2023
Showing up for LGBTQ+ equality
Mercy Corps Colombia supports the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia.
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June 14, 2023
Leveraging blockchain to find solutions with Mercy Corps Ventures
A conversation on the potential and positive impact of blockchain technology, with Mercy Corps' Crypto Fundraising Manager and Mercy Corps Ventures' Web3 Lead.
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A person displaying personal care and hygiene supplies for displaced persons.
June 09, 2023
Stronger together: Local partners provide critical aid in Ukraine and beyond
Since February 2022, Mercy Corps is supporting communities through a collective humanitarian response with more than 80 partner organizations.
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Mata clinic in rural taveta, kenya.
May 26, 2023
Solar power transforms healthcare in rural Kenya
Mercy Corps’ Energy 4 Impact delivers reliable electricity to store and administer vaccines to communities in remote areas.
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Recent news

Bloomberg Television: Israel Says Lebanon Attacks to Continue
Mercy Corps Country Director for Lebanon, Laila Al Amine, was interviewed by Bloomberg Television about the developing...
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The Guardian : US Announces $424M in Sudan Aid Amid Pleas to Stop 'Senseless' War
The United States has announced $424m in new aid for displaced and starving Sudanese, with the US ambassador to the UN...
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France24: Sudan: 'Mothers are Unable to Feed Children Amid Catastrophic Hunger'
As well as leaving an estimated 20,000 dead, the conflict in Sudan conflict has created the world's largest displacement...
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The Guardian : 'The World's Simply Not Noticing': 2024 Likely to be Deadliest Year for Aid Workers
A lmost every week this year, Jagan Chapagain has had to sign a letter of condolence to the families of aid workers...
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Al Jazeera: Starvation Crisis of 'Historic Proportions' in Sudan, Aid Groups Warn
Sudan is facing “a starvation crisis of historic proportions” amid its civil war , three humanitarian groups have warned...
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Voice of America: Aid Agencies Call for Action
A joint statement by top leaders of the Norwegian Refugee Council, Danish Refugee Council and Mercy Corps say more than...
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Recent press releases

Joint NGO Statement on Farm Bill Proposal
As major implementing partners of Food for Peace Title II and other U.S. international food aid programs, Catholic...
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INGOs in DRC Call for a Cessation of Hostilities and the Respect for International Humanitarian Law
A DEADLY ATTACK ON FRIDAY 3 MAY DIRECTLY HIT DISPLACEMENT SITES HOSTING OVER 55,000 FAMILIES AROUND GOMA IN THE NORTH...
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World Leaders Fail to Act as Israeli Invasion of Rafah Worsens Humanitarian Catastrophe
Despite repeated calls on Israel from heads of state, UN officials and humanitarian NGOs to refrain from expanding its...
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Telecommunications Blackout in Sudan
Parties to the conflict must end collective punishment and enable access to life-saving telecommunications. In the midst...
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Report on US Weapons Transfer Compliance with US and International Humanitarian Law Falls Short, Warrants Reevaluation
Today, the Biden Administration released a report to Congress assessing US security partners’ compliance with US and...
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Joint NGO statement urging further Rafah assault to be prevented
The UK Government has repeatedly asked Israel not to unleash a slaughter in Rafah, Gaza. Foreign Secretary, Lord Cameron...
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Recent research

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March 20, 2024
Anticipating Agriculture Conditions in Sudan
These papers provide an overview of findings from satellite imagery analysis, aiming to identify opportunities and risks to agricultural production in four states of Sudan, based on tentative predictions of cropland vegetation health in early 2024.
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March 01, 2024
Breaking Down Barriers: How Women’s Peace Groups Help Advance Gender, Peace, and Security in Nigeria
Sharing findings from Mercy Corps research on the influence of the CIPP program’s women’s peace groups on gender, peace, and security in Nigeria
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A mercy corps team member listening to a community member speaking.
March 01, 2024
COALESCE: Mercy Corps’ Social Cohesion Handbook
The COALESCE Handbook for Social Cohesion guides program implementers in designing, implementing, and measuring interventions that seek to increase social cohesion in both development and humanitarian programs.
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February 26, 2024
USAID Nawiri Program Year 4 Progress Report
The Year 4 Progress Report of the USAID Nawiri program highlights the key milestones accomplished through sustained, collaborative efforts to reduce persistent acute malnutrition in Turkana and Samburu Counties.
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Mercy corps’ karamoja south team leader for the apolou program, speaks to girls participating in a safe space program.
February 25, 2024
Participatory Adaptations in the COVID-19 Era: Learning from the Past and Preparing for the Future
Sharing findings from research on Mercy Corps’ global program adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations on how programs can adapt to shocks that reduce access.
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February 22, 2024
Improving Nutrition with the Graduation Approach
The USAID Nawiri program is pioneering the application of the Poverty Graduation Approach in northern Kenya to combat persistent acute malnutrition.
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Tenders

Intention de soumissionner - l’achat d’outils aratoires et de matériels de protection individuel pour les activités Food for Works du programme GAINS dans la province du Kasaï RDC
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Goma
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DR Congo
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Notice Of Funding Opportunity - Highland Resilience Activity - Ethiopia
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Addis Ababa
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Ethiopia
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