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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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Hawa, a single mother in niger, must find new ways to feed herself, her daughter ramatou and her goats when drought hits. photo: sean sheridan for mercy corps

September 15, 2014

Why women are key to building resilience

Increasingly frequent droughts are the new reality in the Sahel. Our new research shows how gender equality helps communities survive these and other disasters.

Sarmila sarki, 18, may become the first dalit girl from her village to ever finish the 10th grade. here she is pictured sitting in class.

September 02, 2014

Meet Sarmila: Overcoming challenges to stay in school

Sarmila is from the poorest caste in Nepal, but she's on track to graduate 10th grade. Learn how we help Sarmila and other marginalized girls stay in school.

Girls in somalia participate in mercy corps' teacher training program. photo: lindsay murphy/mercy corps

August 26, 2014

Helping build a new generation of female teachers

In Somalia, most adolescent girls aren't in school. A severe lack of female teachers is part of the problem, but Mercy Corps has created a 2-year teacher training program for young women who want to help.

A crowded displacement site in bangui, the capital of the central african republic. photo: emily bishop/mercy corps

August 20, 2014

Not to be forgotten: Helping people survive CAR crisis

The crisis in CAR is one of four U.N. "Level 3" emergencies, and nearly half the country's population is struggling to survive. We're working hard to help.

Friends mariya and badariya in niger after participating in one of mercy corps' discussion groups for girls. photo: sean sheridan for mercy corps

August 12, 2014

Dreaming for the future: Youth around the world

87% of the world's youth live in developing countries. How do we help them overcome the difficult challenges they face? Read their stories and hear about their hopes for a better future.

A woman and her child, displaced by the conflict, at one of south sudan's many crowded displacement camps. photo: camille lepage for mercy corps

What we must do to prevent tragedy: 5 urgent needs

Just 3 years since South Sudan gained independence, conflict has driven the young country to the brink of devastating famine. Five things can save lives right now.

Recent news

Devex: How international NGOs are setting up a Ukraine response from scratch

The Times: I have never seen anything like this in 30 years, says aid worker in Ukraine

KOIN 6: Mercy Corps helping Ukrainian refugees

Independent: Donate money not material goods, says humanitarian group on Ukraine border

POLITICO: State Dept. cable: U.S. officials concerned Russia is targeting civilians in Ukraine

KGW: Portland-based Mercy Corps works to help refugees from Ukraine

Recent press releases

September 07, 2018

Aid Agencies Call on World Powers to Avoid a Humanitarian Catastrophe in Idlib

Millions of civilians trapped in Idlib face the prospect of the greatest humanitarian catastrophe in Syria’s seven-year...

August 29, 2018

Mercy Corps Statement on Car Bomb Attack in Al Qaim, Iraq

Commenting on the attack Dr. Deepmala Mahla, Mercy Corps Country Director in Iraq said: "This latest attack is yet more...

August 27, 2018

Mercy Corps Statement on U.S. Funding Cuts to the Palestinian People

Humanitarian aid should never be used as a political bargaining chip Statement from Andy Dwonch, Mercy Corps Mission...

August 24, 2018

Mercy Corps Applauds Introduction of the Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act

Bipartisan bill introduced in Senate to tackle rise of global violence WASHINGTON – The global organization Mercy Corps...

August 22, 2018

Fear and Suffering Remain, One Year Into Rohingya Crisis

Mercy Corps calls for increased global funding to meet gaps in response DHAKA, Bangladesh — A year into the Rohingya...

August 18, 2018

Statement on the Passing of Kofi Annan

Neal Keny-Guyer, Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Corps Rest in peace, Kofi. Your grace and humble greatness made 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

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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

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Addis Ababa

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Ethiopia

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