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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Hands holding a necklace with a heart pendant
March 12, 2019
We asked refugees: What did you bring with you?
Many Syrian refugees fled with only seconds to grab what matters to them most. These personal items are now bittersweet symbols of home and hope.
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Halma, pictured in a purple and white shawl carrying three buckets balanced across her shoulders on a large stick
March 08, 2019
"When suffering time comes, we have to suffer": Coping with hunger in Niger
There’s no easy way to solve the problems that hunger brings to Halima and families like hers. With each passing day, a new challenge arises. Mercy Corps is helping address those challenges.
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The drc director of communications odette poses for a picture in front of mount nyiragongo volcano.
March 08, 2019
A humanitarian life born from displacement
After spending a number of years teaching secondary school, Odette wanted a change and subsequently changed careers — from education to working in the humanitarian sector.
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A pile of red onions.
March 07, 2019
Customers are like onions
Mercy Corps Ventures celebrates the impact of ventures we support while sharing what we know, and what we don’t.
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Christine, 6, and her little brother gabriel, 3, practice their hand washing techniques. photo: rudy nkombo/mercy corps
March 07, 2019
Chapter 6: The effects of an Ebola outbreak on children in Africa
Ebola is a deadly virus that has caused devastation across the globe, particularly in Africa. Together, we can fight Ebola and build communities that can take a stand against future outbreaks. This guide is designed to answer questions about Ebola and help you take action.
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Image: turquoise rubber gloves are hanging to dry after being sanitized
March 07, 2019
Chapter 7: What will it take to stop Ebola?
Ebola is a deadly virus that has caused devastation across the globe, particularly in Africa. Together, we can fight Ebola and build communities that can take a stand against future outbreaks. This guide is designed to answer questions about Ebola and help you take action.
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