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Three Strikes, But Not Out ›

Topics: Emergencies

Mercy Corps rushes to provide aid to the survivors of the deadly earthquakes in Afghanistan.

Returning to the Ruins of Dehwarian ›

Topics: Emergencies, Peaceful Change

Conflict forced members of the Latif family from their home in northern Afghanistan for 18 months. Now they are struggling to rebuild their shattered lives.

Learning to Laugh Again ›

Topics: Education, Children, Emergencies

From the Pacific Northwest to Afghanistan, kites bring smiles to children's faces.

Rice, Roads and Little Bit of Hope ›

Topics: Agriculture

A Mercy Corps/Pax World Service Food-for-Work Project in Takhar employs thousands of local Afghans.

A Powerful Partnership in Northern Afghanistan ›

Topics: Hunger, Emergencies

As winter nears, three relief agencies team up to supply displaced families with shelter and non-food items.

Dozens Killed, 100 Injured in New Afghan Quake ›

Topics: Emergencies

Mercy Corps is working to support families displaced by the third earthquake to hit in the past two months.

Generous Action Makes Youth Soccer Team a Winner ›

Topics: Sports, Children

The players on the Wild Green Bananas youth soccer team in West Linn, Oregon did not receive any trophies at the end of their most recent season, but don't tell this group of boys that they aren't winners.

Giving Back By Going Back ›

Topics: Education, Children, Health

One man returns to his hometown to help his former community grow in the aftermath of conflict and drought.

Hospital Worker, Staff Provide Lifesaving Care in Southern Afghanistan ›

Topics: Health

Mercy Corps-run hospital is making a difference in the lives of citizens in southern Afghanistan.

Mercy Corps Staff Report "Total Devastation" in Villages Hit by Quake ›

Topics: Emergencies

Mercy Corps staff rushing to assess damage and needs of eleven villages affected by severe earthquakes.

Afghanistan Facts

  • Population (2008): 32 million
  • Size: slightly smaller than Texas
  • Human Development Index rank: n/a
  • Mercy Corps has worked here since 1986
  • Primary work: microfinance loans to female entrepreneurs, veterinary services for livestock farmers, up-to-date education in agriculture and marketing practices, eliminating farmers' dependency on opium poppy production
  • Labor force in agriculture: 80%
  • Percentage rise of opium production since 2006: 15% (Washington Post)
  • Foreign troops stationed in Afghanistan: 71,000+ (Javno.com)

Program Details

Mercy Corps has been in Afghanistan since 1986, and we are currently assisting more than 2.5 million Afghans to stabilize and rebuild their lives. Dozens of our projects throughout the country focus on agricultural and economic development to build stronger communities.

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