In small mountain towns like Las Marias and Maricao, many people rode out the storm with friends or relatives, and it took days to cut through fallen trees and dig through the mud to see what was left of their homes.
Around 2 billion people worldwide rely on what they can grow to eat. That’s a huge slice of the global population—and a major portion of the world’s poor who live on less than $2 a day.
In a country where hunger is chronic, poverty is rampant, and opportunity for women is nonexistent, livestock like goats and cattle offer security, providing healthy milk and income to build a stronger life.
As climate change continues to worsen weather patterns and exacerbate hunger and conflict, young people -- especially those living in the world's poorest countries -- will bear the brunt of the impact. Find out how Mercy Corps is helping young people prepare.
Boko Haram is fueling crisis in Nigeria, and experts agree: The majority of its fighters are youth. To learn how to prevent further recruitment, we researched what motivates certain young people to join while others resist. Read our findings.
