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South Sudan: A new nation's first birthday July 10, 2012

Currently working with the Mercy Corps team in South Sudan, I had the honor of being present yesterday as residents celebrated the first year anniversary of their nation's independence.

South Sudan: Building on hope one year after independence July 9, 2012

South Sudan Country Director Mathieu Rouquette met these two little girls in the market in Bentiu, Unity State, when they peeked their heads into a camera shop that recently received a Mercy Corps business grant.

Yemen: Hadeel's journey from student to staff July 3, 2012

Hadeel’s story is one of new beginnings. Born and raised in Aden, a major city on Yemen’s southeast coast, Hadeel was previously a professional volleyball player. He was even chosen for Yemen’s national team. But a few years ago, a tragic accident forced him to reconsider his career.

United States: We Can Be Heroes exhibit opens eyes to Horn of Africa crisis June 28, 2012

Nepal: Harikala, green mango pickle maker June 28, 2012

Harikala makes green mango pickles. Thanks to Mercy Corps, she received a loan to purchase spices, oils, tools and containers. She repaid that loan and took out a second one to expand her business.

Colombia: The war on child soldier recruitment begins at school June 22, 2012

Last month was especially busy as I organized field visits to our child soldier prevention and reintegration program.

South Sudan: From the field: Local market perseveres after attacks June 21, 2012

Mercy Corps staff visit the local market in Bentiu that was damaged in recent aerial attacks, part of the ongoing conflict with Sudan to the north.

New gifts to your Horn of Africa fundraiser will be matched by DC Entertainment! June 20, 2012

Mercy Corps has joined forces with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and more super heroes of DC Entertainment to save lives in the Horn of Africa, and we need your help!