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China: Distributing food supplies in the quake zone April 22, 2010

It was a big day today. I helped our local partner with two of their emergency distributions. The heavy road traffic last night forced us to postpone the first distribution until this morning.

China: Helping local organizations respond as best they can April 21, 2010

Yushu County is normally a picturesque area, located in the eastern part of the Tibetan Plateau, about 3,800 meters above sea level. However, it is also one of China’s nationally recognized “poverty counties,” and the horrific earthquake last week almost totally destroyed this beautiful little corner of the Tibetan region.

West Bank and Gaza: Helping Gaza's children lead ‘normal’ lives again April 21, 2010

China: Struggles in Qinghai — notes from the earthquake zone April 20, 2010

Today is the fourth day since the devastating 7.1 Qinghai Earthquake took so many lives, livelihoods and homes. I was anxious to get out to Qinghai.

Three-day training session in Chile brings mentors on board April 20, 2010

The Educacion Popular en Salud (EPES, Mercy Corps' local partner) Center is humming with activity.

Indonesia: Change starts here! April 19, 2010

Central African Republic: Women in CAR: What are you thankful for? April 19, 2010

Mercy Corps' Cassandra Nelson interviews beneficiaries in Central African Republic about what they are thankful for.

Central African Republic: Baking a better future in Africa April 19, 2010

In the impoverished Central African Republic, we're finding ways to help women like Edwige feed her family by expanding their economic opportunities.