A call for ceasefire: Gaza crisis intensifies due to restrictions on humanitarian aid

The siege in Gaza must end to prevent continued civilian death, catastrophic hunger, and destruction in Palestine.

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A woman holds a camera to her eye in yemen
June 05, 2019
Picturing a brighter future: One woman's journey to serve her community through photography
Hayat knew from experience that not having a woman photographer in her community was limiting other women's options. So she picked up a camera to fix that.
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The right support can be transformative for youth in nigeria. suwaiba, 18, was so inspired by what she learned in mercy corps’ safe space that she started leading her own, to help other girls in her community. photo: ezra millstein/mercy corps
April 18, 2019
A tale of overcoming: One girl's journey from orphan to leader
In a world filled with obstacles, Suwaiba has steadfastly chased her dreams — and empowered others along the way. Read her story.
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The drc director of communications odette poses for a picture in front of mount nyiragongo volcano.
March 08, 2019
A humanitarian life born from displacement
After spending a number of years teaching secondary school, Odette wanted a change and subsequently changed careers — from education to working in the humanitarian sector.
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Jummai abdullahi holding a goat and surrounded by more goats
February 07, 2019
A nightmare ended, a dream realized: How one woman is rebuilding after Boko Haram
After Boko Haram left Jummai's village, she was eager to start a new business to provide for her family. Now she has not one, but two thriving small businesses.
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Farat and her daughter razane
January 22, 2019
How a playground helped Farat find her voice
Farat lost her home and her husband to Syria's war. A Mercy Corps project in her community gave her the confidence to keep going.
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Two women pictured smiling, holding papers
November 01, 2018
The ripple effect of clean water
We're working directly in communities to help address clean water access. Women like Noella are instrumental in contributing to our efforts.
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