Children line up to wash their hands before eating lunch at school in Maubisse Villa, Timor-Leste.
Community connection: Top 10 photos of 2024

Our Director of Global Photography shares the stories behind the photos highlighting participant stories and Mercy Corps’ work around the world.

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Approximately 1 million refugees arrived in europe in 2015, many with just the things they could carry. our team worked day and night to help them through their journeys. all photos: sumaya agha for mercy corps
March 28, 2016
Refugee families face uncertainty in Europe
Through the winter, our team in the Balkans worked day and night to help refugees as they pushed towards Europe. Find out what the journey was like, and how we helped.
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Young woman in kawergosk refugee camp.
March 01, 2016
Unlocking a future for Syria's youth
After five years of war, Syria’s youth are a generation trapped, growing restless and frustrated by unending conflict. Despite the circumstances, we have an incredible opportunity to unlock their potential.
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Violence in juba has left many local residents without water, shelter or food. jacob zocherman for mercy corps
January 25, 2016
South Sudan violence leaves many homeless, without food or water
While the South Sudan cease-fire holds for now, many were left homeless and without food after violence earlier in July. Mercy Corps is responding.
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People gathered around water and supplies
December 31, 2015
Water, sanitation needs soar as South Sudan conflict persists
Ongoing violence in South Sudan continues to force people from their homes and into the relative safety of the U.N. displacement site in Bentiu. We're working to meet the critical sanitation and hygiene needs of the site's growing population.
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Families get water from a tank at a refugee camp
November 24, 2015
Syrian refugees brave brutal summer conditions
Syrian refugees at Zaatari camp face difficult challenges this summer. The sun and dust are unbearable, and there isn't enough water to bring relief. Hear about their experiences and learn how you can help.
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Woman in haiti
September 28, 2015
The truth behind 5 myths about global poverty
If the United Nations wants to truly end global poverty, its member nations will have to face some hard truths first.
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