Agriculture & Food
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Photo: Erin Gray/Mercy Corps
Most of the world doesn't have the benefit of picking up food from the corner store — they grow it themselves. A family's plot of land has to provide for their nutritional and economic needs.
When food shortages occur due to drought and conflict, Mercy Corps helps prevent hunger and treat malnutrition in the most vulnerable — children, pregnant women, the elderly and the displaced.
Distributing food is necessary in times of crisis, and we always try to procure food from local suppliers to save money, ensure faster delivery and support of the local economy. Learn more about the success of this model in Niger (PDF) ▸
In addition to emergency responses, we quickly focus on long-term solutions that strengthen harvests and livestock for the long-term. Mercy Corps works with families to ensure quality inputs, smart land use, good crop yields and a fair price at local markets.
All stories about Agriculture & Food
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Kosovo: Livestock distribution to RAE communities program April 28, 2003
The five municipalities selected as the target area for this project, have large populations of Roma Ashkalia and Egyptian (RAE) communities spread across twenty-two rural villages. The five municipalities include Peja/Pec, Istog/Istok, Suhareka/Suva Reka, Gjakova/ Dakovica and Decani/Deqan.
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Kosovo: Milk collection centers program April 28, 2003
This program allows Mercy Corps to improve the livelihood of dairy farmers in the Dragas/ Dragash municipality through the establishment of Milk Collection Centres (MCCs).
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Afghanistan: Civil Society in Afghanistan: A Framework for Long-term Impact February 18, 2003
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Afghanistan: A Difficult Balance: Building Local Capacity in Southern Afghanistan February 3, 2003
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India: One cup at a time December 19, 2002
Corporate scandals may be what make the news, but many corporations are now getting involved with ventures motivated by values. Traditionally, the effort to contribute has been through donations to non-profit organizations or foundations established by the corporations.
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Hatching a Plan for Greater Opportunity in Azerbaijan December 19, 2002
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Afghanistan: Paving the Way to Peace and Prosperity in Afghanistan November 25, 2002
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Afghanistan: Orchards Promise the Fruit for Future Generations September 19, 2002
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Afghanistan: Harvesting A New Generation of Leaders July 18, 2002
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Afghanistan: Rebuilding Opportunity July 11, 2002
It was supposed to be 18 kilometers of life, flowing through rural villages and farms as steady as a summer breeze. It would be a welcome elixir that would keep families and livestock healthy, while allowing an impoverished region to claw its way to economic prosperity.