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September 15, 2009

Mercy Corps and Reach Out To Asia Join Forces to Expand Youth Activist Network ›

Portland, OR – The global relief and development agency Mercy Corps today announced a bold new initiative with Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) to truly internationalize the Global Citizen Corps, an in
July 10, 2009

Praising Obama’s Commitment to World Hunger ›

We applaud the Obama administration’s announcement of a $3.5-billion investment in agriculture programs over three years to help feed the world’s poor.
June 18, 2009

As 'Hungry Season' Approaches, Mercy Corps Launches Campaign on Women and Hunger ›

Portland, OR – The global relief and development agency Mercy Corps today launched the “One Table” campaign to empower women to fight global hunger.
June 17, 2009

Humanitarian Coalition Welcomes Legislation Introduced by Representatives McGovern and Emerson ›

Washington, DC – Last week, Representatives Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) and Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.) introduced the Roadmap to End Global Hunger and Promote Food Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2817).
June 12, 2009

Joint Statement on Registration of Mercy Corps Scotland in Northern Sudan ›

Mercy Corps and Mercy Corps Scotland clarify statements made by UN Undersecretary General John Holmes.
June 9, 2009

Mercy Corps Receives $10 Million from Qatar Charity to Boost Economic Development in Gaza ›

Portland, OR – The global relief and development agency Mercy Corps today announced a $10-million contribution from Qatar Charity to lift up families in the Gaza Strip with much-needed economic
May 27, 2009

Mercy Corps to Expand Emergency Response in Pakistan with $1.2 Million Grant from U.S. Government  ›

Portland, OR – Mercy Corps today received notice of a nearly $1.2-million grant from the U.S.
May 26, 2009

Mercy Corps Wins $400,000 Grant from Best Buy Children’s Foundation to Expand Youth Activist Network  ›

New York, NY - Best Buy Children’s Foundation has awarded the global relief and development agency Mercy Corps a $400,000 grant to support the Global
May 19, 2009

Mercy Corps Prepares to Help Displaced Families in Northern Sri Lanka ›

Portland, OR – The global relief and development agency Mercy Corps is taking steps to help thousands of people displaced by recent intense conflict in northern Sri Lanka.
May 12, 2009

One Year After China Earthquake, Mercy Corps Helps Foster Long-Term Healing ›

Portland, OR – On the one-year anniversary of the 7.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked the Sichuan Province of China, the global relief and development agency Mercy Corps reports that it is wor

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