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Lebanon, Syria: ‘Here, I feel safe’ November 12, 2012

Laughter could be heard across the yard of the Beitokom Community Center in Baalbeck, as Alaa raced to greet us. The 13-year-old and his family recently arrived from Damascus, having fled near-nightly bombardment, terror and immeasurable personal loss.
Niger: One more meal November 9, 2012

At the second of three cash distributions in Niger, Mercy Corps staff heard that families have been able to eat one additional meal every day thanks to the support.
Haiti: Funds will help thousands rebuild after Sandy November 1, 2012

While residents in the northeastern U.S. begin the recovery after Superstorm Sandy, our teams in Haiti continue a rapid assessment of the massive destruction it caused there over the weekend.
Advice for parents after Superstorm Sandy October 30, 2012

Mercy Corps pays special attention to helping kids in the wake of disasters. After decades of responding to emergencies, we’ve seen firsthand the serious impact on young survivors and know the importance of protecting children’s emotional wellbeing along with their physical safety.
Yemen: Clean water for the most vulnerable families October 26, 2012

Mercy Corps teams are helping families access clean water in some of the poorest areas of Taiz, which has been rocked by violent uprisings and subsequent price inflation.
Yemen: The promise of youth October 23, 2012

I live in Aden, Yemen. I have high hopes for my community and believe we can help it become peaceful and prosperous. But the crises that have engulfed Yemen in the last year have had a negative effect on my people.
Ethiopia: Coping with drought by building peace October 18, 2012

We sent out a team to research why one drought-stricken community was coping so well. The findings were striking: When local conflict had been addressed, people were far better equipped to survive the drought.
Iraq: From protest to power October 17, 2012

Our program saved lives this past August. It was one of the most encouraging things I’ve seen in Iraq in the last 10 years.
Iraq: Inheriting a stronger nation October 15, 2012

For the last nine years, Mercy Corps' Community Action Program has worked in phases to empower individuals, community groups and local governments to improve life in Iraq.
Jordan, Syria: Wells under construction in refugee camp October 12, 2012

With funding from UNICEF and Xylem Watermark, Mercy Corps teams are building a water infrastructure for the Zaatari refugee camp in northern Jordan. This new well will be part of a system that brings clean water to the approximately 25,000 Syrian refugees who now call this home.