A call for ceasefire: Gaza crisis intensifies due to restrictions on humanitarian aid

The siege in Gaza must end to prevent continued civilian death, catastrophic hunger, and destruction in Palestine.

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February 06, 2020
Opening the future for young people in Kenya
In a country where young people make up two thirds of the unemployment rate, a mobile app is building the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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Young people sit on sofas while learning to use virtual reality equipment.
February 05, 2020
Measuring the impact of technology
Mercy Corps’ Technology for Development (T4D) team is building tools to evaluate the impact that technology actually has on programs and work processes.
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January 30, 2020
Post-investment support: The why
Mercy Corps Ventures invests in social enterprises trying to improve income and/or access for consumers living in the most vulnerable communities.
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January 29, 2020
Signal found: Mercy Corps & community WiFi
Moving beyond emergency aid, Mercy Corps’ strategy shifted to longer-term recovery and disaster resilience to strengthen communities.
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A mongolian animal herder uses an sms forecasting system device to monitor local weather.
January 22, 2020
Technologies to watch in 2020
The Mercy Corps Technology for Development (T4D) team weighs in on how emerging technologies can advance impact delivery in the humanitarian relief and development sector.
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January 16, 2020
From loss to leadership: How a woman in Lebanon is helping her community get clean water
The story of Fatima, and how together we're providing a community of Syrian refugees access to clean water.
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