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China is transforming itself by the day. We're helping ethnic minorities, migrant workers, rural farmers and earthquake survivors keep up with this rapid change and find their places in a vibrant new economy.
When a 7.9-magnitude earthquake devastated China’s Sichuan Province, killing tens of thousands of people and displacing nearly five million, Mercy Corps worked with its local partners to mount an emergency response. We distributed critically needed household supplies, including water, food, hygiene kits and shelter materials, to thousands of families. And right from the start we have applied our experience in trauma recovery, training local mental health professionals to support the special needs of children who lived through the quake. This young survivor begins the road to healing by writing about her feelings on a mural.
Special Report: The Footsteps of Millions ›
The long road from impoverished village to chaotic city is fraught with difficulties for Chinese migrants. Mercy Corps helps them change challenges into opportunities.
Perfect Harmony Family ›
The 500 pounds of homemade noodles that Guo Guifen sells each market day keep local cook-pots full - and have won her family the village's top honor.
Special Report: The Disparity of Change ›
For hundreds of millions of rural citizens, marginalized ethnic groups and migrant workers, China's economic miracle seems like a distant dream. Mercy Corps is helping these families draw closer to their hopes.
Blog Post: Photo of the Day: A message of hope ›
Topics: Youth, Health, Emergencies, Children
Psychosocial programing may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Mercy Corps' work, but one look at this photo and you realize how important it is.
Christine: There for Sichuan's Survivors ›
Topics: Children, Displacement, Education, Emergencies, Youth
Caring staff like Christine Fu define our mission. We don't just respond to emergencies, we stay as long as we're needed — and often become part of the community.
Special Report: China Earthquake, One Year Later ›
One year after the disastrous Wenchuan earthquake, Mercy Corps is still helping children and families pick up the pieces.
Healing the Future ›
Topics: Children, Education, Emergencies, Youth
At the one-year anniversary of the Wenchuan earthquake, there's still much more we can do, together, for the children of Sichuan.
Helping Children Recover ›
In China, we are giving children the support they need to heal from the trauma of the earthquake that destroyed their homes and schools – using programs we have deployed in other countries to help thousands of survivors.
Needs Arise from Another Earthquake ›
Topics: Emergencies
Mercy Corps' emergency team in China's Sichuan Province is delivering aid to survivors of a recent earthquake, while maintaining its programs for those displaced by May's deadly tremor.
Blog Post: Epilogue ›
Topics: Children, Displacement, Emergencies
I've traveled to China three times in just a little over a year's time, and each time it feels stranger to leave. It's like I'm forgetting to bring something back home with me — but then realize that it's something I couldn't possibly carry home.
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