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October 28, 2024

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.

Two technicians work on a solar power plant in Sheder Refugee Camp in Ethiopia.

October 14, 2024

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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October 10, 2024

Building up livelihoods and breaking down stigma

Reproductive health and hygiene awareness is improving while also providing economic opportunities to communities in Karamoja, Uganda.

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

October 05, 2024

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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September 12, 2024

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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September 11, 2024

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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Nepal cash distribution

Cash and voucher assistance

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Climate, environment, and energy

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COVID-19 response

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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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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…

Read more AT GLOBAL DISPATCHES

January 11, 2024

Time is Running Out for Thousands More as Threat of Famine Escalates in Gaza

January 18, 2024

From Breadbasket to Battlefield: Conflict Ravages Sudan, Spreads to Critical Food Producing Regions

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November 21, 2024

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...

November 19, 2024

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...

November 17, 2024

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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November 23, 2024

COP29’s NCQG Agreement: A Historic Failure of Climate Justice

Statement by Debbie Hillier, Mercy Corps Climate Policy Lead: “The New Collective Quantified Goal, better known as NCQG...

November 18, 2024

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...

November 15, 2024

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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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

Chief Executive Officer

Shannon Alexander

Vice President of Global Programs & Support

Alex Angulo

Vice President, Strategy Realization

Hugh Aprile

Latin America and The Caribbean Regional Director

Josh DeWald

Vice President of Evidence and Learning

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Santu once had a bountiful ginger harvest, but then lost it all to disease. a mercy corps program helped her build back her farm and prepare for the future. photo: miguel samper for mercy corps

Taking a risk on ginger

Santu had a bountiful ginger farm, until one year she lost it all to disease. Learn how we helped her overcome challenges and build back even stronger.

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A tiny seed transforms a community

Better training is boosting incomes for sesame-growing families in Uganda. Meet one couple who is investing in their future.

Sami is a volunteer at one of mercy corps' child-friendly spaces in zaatari camp. his work has given him a new sense of purpose, and he's now sharing that with others. photo: sumaya agha for mercy corps

From refugee to role model

Sami hated life in the refugee camp when he arrived. Now, two years later, he’s helping other young people shift their perspective and dream for the future.

As a pastoralist in ethiopia, dima halke relies on the milk her livestock produce to support her eight children. photo: sean sheridan for mercy corps

Radio soap opera tackles nutrition in pastoral communities

What do Mercy Corps and Warner Bros. have in common? The new Ethiopian radio soap opera we created to inspire families to live healthier lives. Meet the characters and take a listen.

Sister and brother syrian refugees.

8 important things Syrians have lost to four years of war

Four years after the start of the war in Syria, millions of refugees are still far from home. What are the daily challenges they face?

For vulnerable young people in car, like berthe, education and vocational training mean opportunities for a better life. all photos: marie de col/mercy corps

Building towards a better future

As the only woman in her carpentry workshop, Berthe has to be tough. But the skills she’s learning will help give her family the future they deserve.

Recent news

CBS News: Russian invasion causes ripple effect for global humanitarian relief efforts (Video)

Wall Street Journal: Ukraine War Drives Food Prices to Record High

CNN: Trauma, stress and the need for meds; what doctors are seeing at Ukraine borders

Devex: What aid groups need to consider when distributing cash aid in Ukraine

New York Times: Spring Is Here! Here’s How to Spot the Seasonal Scams.

New York Times: After Russia Invade Ukraine, a US Nonprofit Shifted its Mission

Recent press releases

November 12, 2018

Mercy Corps Already Observing Political Violence Ahead of Nigeria’s Elections

Intra-party disagreements over candidates, declining trust in institutions signal strong likelihood of continued unrest...

November 09, 2018

Mercy Corps: United States Government Must Respect the Human Right to Seek Asylum

Statement by Dr. Dafna H. Rand, Vice President for Policy and Research In response to changes in federal regulations...

November 06, 2018

35 Yemeni and International Organizations Call for an Immediate Cessation of Hostilities in Yemen

PARIS, France — As humanitarian, human rights and peacebuilding organizations working on Yemen, we welcome tomorrow’s...

October 31, 2018

Mercy Corps Statement on Calls for Yemen Peace Talks

Following U.S. Sec. of State Pompeo's call for a ceasefire in Yemen, our Country Director Abdikadir Mohamud made the...

October 29, 2018

NGOs Call for Response to Insecurity in Menaka

International NGOs working in Menaka seek to prevent further destabilization and improve the safety and security of the...

October 24, 2018

Mercy Corps Calls for the Protection of Rights of Migrants in the Central American Caravan

Statement by Neal Keny-Guyer, Chief Executive Officer WASHINGTON — The global organization Mercy Corps urges the...

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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

Country of destination

DR Congo

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Nov 13, 2024, 6:00am to Nov 25, 2024, 1:59pm

Notice Of Funding Opportunity - Highland Resilience Activity - Ethiopia

Tendering office

Addis Ababa

Country of destination

Ethiopia

Open date

Oct 8, 2024, 7:00am to Jun 30, 2025, 1:59pm