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Flood toll rises in south

Our teams are expanding deliveries of clean water and essentials as floodwaters continue to engulf villages in the south. Two mobile medical units are treating waterborne illnesses and helping to prevent disease outbreaks.

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Update from Haiti: A Six-Month Report

Haiti: Special Report: Update from Haiti: A Six-Month Report
Thanks to the resources you have entrusted to us, we continue to bring our unwavering dedication, best ideas and 30 years of experience to help Haitians rebuild their country. Read More ›

Choose the cover of our 2011 calendar

Choose the cover of our 2011 calendar
We've selected four images from our library of more than 50,000. Now it's your turn to pick one. Read More ›

Breaking ground, in more ways than one

Uganda: Blog Post: Breaking ground, in more ways than one
Moruitit has long been a hideout for the competing Jie and Dodoth warriors who have rustled cattle, stolen property and ambushed vehicles in an ongoing conflict. But we might, tentatively, say that’s history. Read More ›

Recent Blog Posts

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.

Truly, skills for employment and skills for life

Posted September 2, 2010 2:17 am by Tara Noronha

Under a perfect, blue Ugandan sky, youth from two neighboring schools prepared to deliver remarks on the importance of abstinence, safe sex, delayed marriage, and healthy life choices.

The Headless Horsemen ride again (this time for Mercy Corps)!

Posted August 31, 2010 6:49 pm by Dan O'Neill

On Saturday, 27 motorcycle riders logged 300 miles through Washington's Puget Sound area to raise thousands for Mercy Corps.

An African kilometer

Posted August 31, 2010 11:03 am by Roger Burks

In most parts of the world, a kilometer is shorter than a mile — but not in Africa. Here, a kilometer feels many miles long.

Three days, 22 people, 10 countries and many untold stories

Posted August 30, 2010 8:24 am by Roger Burks

For the next three days, I am teaching a Mercy Corps-sponsored writing and photography workshop in Kitgum, Uganda — and am excited to share the participants' work with you.

Moving all over the place

Posted August 28, 2010 8:56 pm by Roger Burks

With Labor Day fast approaching, I’m sure many of us are wondering where our summers went. I know exactly where mine was spent, and where I am going next.

Friends in the field

Posted August 25, 2010 1:01 am by Brad Myers

Every day across the globe, heartfelt goodbyes are exchanged between foreign and local humanitarian staff. Programs are implemented and completed. And, in this case, interns come and go.

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How to Choose and Work with a Mentor
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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 3, 2010

Mercy Corps Photojournalist Cassandra Nelson: Stories from the Field
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