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The Smell of Success ›

Topics: Economic Development

For the employees of the Nusa Indah Bakery, and for many of the residents here, the smell of baking bread is the smell of a community reborn.

Reflection, Three Years Later ›

Photographer and writer David Snyder returns to Aceh Province to see what has changed in the three years since the Indian Ocean tsunami struck.

Regaining Independence ›

Topics: Women's Empowerment, Economic Development

The Indian Ocean tsunami nearly destroyed Halawiyah's business — but what came afterward threatened her family's livelihood even more.

Empowerment Through Gardening ›

Topics: Women's Empowerment, Economic Development, Agriculture

The women of Mirik Lamreudup village are not only winning awards for their organic agriculture, but sharing their newfound success with other women in the area.

Annisah: An Acehnese Woman's Spirit ›

Topics: Women's Empowerment, Economic Development

“I will do anything to increase my family’s income as long as it’s legal,” said Annisah, a 30-year-old woman who is part of Mercy Corps' Aceh Recovery Program.

Survivors Cope in Quake's Aftermath ›

Mercy Corps staff members are assessing needs resulting from a massive earthquake that struck off the coast of Sumatra on Wednesday.

Making Way for Tomorrow ›

Topics: Economic Development

After 18-year-old Idpal graduated high school, he faced the difficulty of finding work in Jakarta, Indonesia's capital. Mercy Corps helped him along in his search.

Cash-for-Work: Beginning the Recovery ›

Topics: Economic Development, Emergencies

Mercy Corps has used cash-for-work to help families rebuild their communities and lives after natural disasters and violent conflicts.

Rebuilding Peace by Piece ›

Topics: Economic Development, Peaceful Change, Civil Society

Tjak Tohata and his family were getting used to staying in a barn - but Mercy Corps helped them return home.

Mercy Corps Mobilizes Relief Effort ›

Topics: Emergencies

A massive earthquake has destroyed hundreds of houses and displaced thousands of people. Survivors need your help.

Indonesia Facts

  • Population (2008): 238 million
  • Size: slightly less than three times the size of Texas
  • Human Development Index rank: 109 (out of 179)
  • Mercy Corps has worked here since 1999
  • Primary work: Financial services for poor families, access to clean water, nutrition programs for schoolchildren, breastfeeding awareness and support, and recovery programs for tsunami survivors
  • Comprising 17,508 islands, it is the world's largest archipelagic state
  • World's fourth most-populous country
  • World's largest Muslim-majority country

Program Details

Mercy Corps is in Indonesia to address the root causes of poverty, thereby improving the quality of life for disaster and conflict affected, urban and coastal communities.

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