Meet the Indonesia earthquake response team

The news cycle may have already moved on, but our thoughts remain with the Indonesians devastated by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck the coast just over 2 weeks ago. We are fortunate to have our Indonesia response team, some of our most experienced and dedicated emergency responders, in place and working tirelessly to help survivors. Meet this hardworking team and hear the challenges on the frontlines ▸

EVERY $1 CAN BECOME $4 FOR FAMILIES FACING DISASTER

Tens of thousands of Indonesians are still without shelter and in desperate need of food, water and basic healthcare after a destructive earthquake and tsunami. Our teams are doing all that they can to prevent a larger humanitarian crisis, but we need your help. Make a gift today and every dollar you give can become $4 in lifesaving support for survivors and others in crisis around the world.

Quick Facts: Indonesia’s history of natural disasters

For close to two decades, Mercy Corps has been on the ground helping Indonesians recover and rebuild after earthquakes, tsunamis, cyclones and volcanoes. Indonesia has endured and rebuilt after more than a dozen major natural disasters in just the last 30 years. Read more about the history of natural disasters in Indonesia and how you’ve helped respond ▸

Growing new life in the midst of conflict

Like many women who’ve been displaced in South Sudan, Nyatet’s story starts as one of extreme loss and trauma. After losing her home and most of her family to violence, Nyatet struggled to feed herself and the five children she cares for. Today, she’s empowered to keep her family healthy with profits from her vegetable plot and helps other women in her village find economic security. Find out how Nyatet started anew with the help of Mercy Corps ▸

World Food Day: What we’re doing to end global hunger

Worldwide, one in every nine people was malnourished in 2017, with most regions of Africa and South America showing signs of growing hunger. We know from our experience that climate change and conflict are some of the key drivers of these worrying trends. Addressing both the short- and long-term causes of hunger requires solutions for nutrition education, hygiene, peacebuilding, infrastructure and so much more. Learn about our solutions to hunger and how you can help ▸

SHARE YOUR SUPPORT ON WORLD FOOD DAY

Today on World Food Day, we thank those fighting everyday to provide food, nutrition education and other support to hungry families. Our teams across Africa face some of the toughest challenges in providing access to food in countries like DR Congo and South Sudan where ongoing conflict causes instability and difficult security situations. You can join us in sending our support for their fight against hunger in by writing them a message today.

Stories from the Field: Growing an Economic Revolution

MunBiNiKan? What Is Standing On Your Soul?

Pioneering drought relief with NASA in Niger

Drought threatens the lives of millions of farmers and their families. After our team in Niger realized that they didn’t have full information on the country’s underground water resources, they turned to NASA and their satellites to find out how best to help farmers cope with increasing water scarcity. Discover more about how we’re using satellites to fight drought ▸

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LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY

One of the most powerful ways you can support families facing conflict, crisis and disaster around the world is by including Mercy Corps as a beneficiary in your will. Your legacy gift connects your life story with our work for years to come — and with the lives of the millions of people we reach.