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Recent Blog Posts

The laughter of a child
Posted September 7, 2010 3:53 pm by Patrick Eckford
When I was briefed at Mercy Corps headquarters just before leaving for Osh this time, a field veteran mentioned an important security indicator to watch for when entering a conflict zone: the presence of children.

How we'll restore hope in Pakistan
Posted September 7, 2010 2:29 pm by Pete O'Farrell
There's a lot to do to help families recover from the devastating floods. But Mercy Corps is up to the task. Through 24 years of earthquakes, floods, and conflict, our commitment to the people of Pakistan has not wavered.

The allure of arm hair
Posted September 7, 2010 9:26 am by Roger Burks
Some of the most important tools of my work as a Mercy Corps writer are curiosity, observation and conversation. But, sometimes, so much more can be communicated — and learned — by a simple gesture.

What fell to Earth
Posted September 6, 2010 8:32 am by Roger Burks
I first felt the lure of Ethiopia in a theatre in Overland Park, Kansas in 1978. I was eight years old, sitting and watching a movie.

My introduction: Tara Noronha
Posted September 4, 2010 8:02 am by Tara Noronha
I am a first-generation American. My parents were born and raised in India, arriving to the United States at the end of their 20s.

My introduction: Jean-Pierre Dushime
Posted September 4, 2010 7:58 am by Jean-Pierre Dushime
Since 2000, I’ve lived in Central African Republic as a refugee. I finished school and did my university studies here, and then I found Mercy Corps.

VIDEO: Empowering our African staff to be storytellers
Posted September 3, 2010 2:54 pm by Roger Burks
Wednesday was the last day of our writing and photography workshop in Kitgum, Uganda — and it was the day that we learned the most from each other.

My introduction: Rebecca Girma
Posted September 2, 2010 2:58 pm by Rebecca Girma
My boss was right when she told me “Trust me, Rebecca, Mercy Corps is an organization you will enjoy working with.” It was true - I love every day of my life in Mercy Corps.

My introduction: Safiya Mohamud Said
Posted September 2, 2010 2:57 pm by Safiya Mohamud Said
It was a great challenge for me to work with vulnerable communities. It made me feel sad and sometimes traumatized, but it did not stop me from doing my work and helping my people.

My introduction: Job Matseshe
Posted September 2, 2010 2:56 pm by Job Matseshe
This workshop feels like I am back to my extended family that I so loved and cherished: 22 participants from across Africa are here with me to learn how writing and photography complement each other.
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In the News
Sep 1, 2010
How to Choose and Work with a Mentor
New York Times
Aug 14, 2010
Aid Workers Warn of Famine Disaster in Niger
WashingtonPost.com/Associated Press
Aug 11, 2010
We'll Be Here as Long as Afghans Need Us
The Scotsman
Aug 10, 2010
Mercy Corps Aid Workers in Afghanistan
KGW-TV "Live @ 7" (NBC, Portland)
Aug 5, 2010
Obama Nominates Mercy Corps' Lindborg for USAID Post
The Oregonian
Aug 4, 2010
Jakarta Struggles to Provide Clean Water to All
Voice of America
Aug 3, 2010
Mercy Corps Photojournalist Cassandra Nelson: Stories from the Field
KATU-TV "AM Northwest" (ABC, Portland)
Aug 3, 2010
Sports Program Seeks to Bring Tribal Peace to Kenya's Volatile Rift Valley
Voice of America


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