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West Bank and Gaza: CNN's 'generation Islam' puts youth in the lead August 17, 2009

CNN's Christiane Amanpour interviews youth in Gaza who participate in Mercy Corps' Global Citizen Corps in her Special Report, "Generation Islam." Watch additional interview clips here.
Neal Keny-Guyer on Oregon Public Broadcasting May 20, 2009

Do you like public television? So do we. Watch Mercy Corps CEO Neal Keny-Guyer express his support for Oregon Public Broadcasting, the public media in Mercy Corps' home state, as part of an OPB promotion.
Indonesia: Nineteen: Cahyan, tofu snack seller May 15, 2009

Cahyan, 45, sells a tofu specialty called tahu gejrot from a food stall in Jakarta's affluent Menteng neighborhood. He also prepares this dish for catered events; in all, he earns up to $968 a month.
Indonesia: Nineteen: Hasanuddin, water seller May 15, 2009

Hasanuddin, 44, operates a small food stall and sells water in an illegal settlement under a toll road in Jakarta. He says that he earns "enough to survive."
Indonesia: Nineteen: Eni, jamu seller May 15, 2009

Eni, 31, sells a traditional herbal medicine called jamu from a basket that she carries around the dockyards and fish markets of North Jakarta. She's made as much as $242 in a month to support her family.
Indonesia: Nineteen: Hepi, soto ayam soup seller May 15, 2009

Hepi, 47, sells chicken soup every day on Platform 3 at Central Jakarta's Kota Train Station. He earns between $220-$330 each month, and lives in a small rented house near the train station while his family lives in a different part of town.
Indonesia: Nineteen: Sriyusiati, soto betawi soup seller May 15, 2009

Sriyusiati, 49, operates a food stall in South Jakarta, selling coconut rice, beef soup and other traditional dishes to office workers. She makes approximately $440 a month from her business.
Change is Coming May 11, 2009

In September 2009, Mercy Corps will open the doors of its new global headquarters in Portland's Old Town Chinatown neighborhood.
Mongolia: Mongol Rally 2008 May 5, 2009
When you look at the world what do you see? April 29, 2009

When you look at the world what do you see? Victim or hero? Oppressed or courageous? Staving or future leader? Dependent or capable? Desperate or hopeful? Change the way see them. They can change their world.