United States
Mobilizing American youth to help fight against hunger, poverty and social injustice is one of Mercy Corps' most central strategies.
Not only is the United States Mercy Corps' birthplace, but it's also where some of our most significant work takes place. We've responded to domestic disasters such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina with programs that helped traumatized children heal and affected citizens organize to recover and rebuild. Today, our emphasis is on inspiring people to take action through innovative programs such as Mercy Corps Northwest, Global Citizen Corps, MicroMentor and the new Action Centers.
Blog Post: A tale of nights and days in New Orleans ›
Topics: Youth, Urban, Civil Society, Citizen Involvement
On a recent trip, staffer Laus Mwakalebela learned that there’s nothing wrong with experiencing New Orleans by night, but it’s essential to come back by day and help rebuild the city's future.
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Blog Post: Partners for Change celebrate success ›
Through a unique program involving customer choice and participation, clothing company Nau gives two percent of every sale to one of five charitable organizations — including Mercy Corps.
Blog Post: History's hard times ›
I think there's enormous value in the stories of those who endure and emerge from history's hard times — including these days.
Blog Post: Not your typical cultural exchange ›
Topics: Civil Society, Citizen Involvement
Last week, Mercy Corps partnered with the All China Youth Federation (ACYF) to support a week-long program on social entrepreneurship and innovation.
Four Bands Heard Around The World ›
Topics: Citizen Involvement, Youth
The aptly named KidsRock4Kids was a benefit concert that took place recently in Portland, Oregon, featuring all-kid rock bands raising funds for Mercy Corps' global children's programs.
Life After Hard Times ›
Topics: Microfinance
Before she learned about Mercy Corps Northwest, Betty Jo Austin was living from one payday loan to the next.
Turning Ideas Into Reality ›
Topics: Microfinance, Technology & Internet
At first, collecting digital images for collage was just a hobby for Portlander Corrina Buchholz. Now, using what she learned from Mercy Corps Northwest’s business development programs, Buchholz is moving her crafting business, piddix LLC, into a fulltime enterprise.
Mashal: One Lifetime to Give ›
Topics: Global Engagement, Youth
With the backing of a supportive community, an inspired teen can go a long way. Mashal was born in Kabul, Afghanistan.
A New World View ›
Topics: Global Engagement, Youth
Joining Global Citizen Corps (GCC) opened up the world to Danielle Knott, linking her to a group of likeminded teens working to end poverty and showing her the ways she could take action in Portland, Oregon, her hometown.
Salvaging a Dream ›
Topics: Microfinance
Opening a retail store is a scary proposition anytime. Doing so in a downturned economy can be downright terrifying.
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