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It seems like we're all facing harder decisions at the grocery store, the gas pump and the cash machine. Economic conditions are tough and most of us feel the pain. But in the forgotten corners of the world, people are making decisions about their very survival. The poorest among us are struggling just to put food on the table — and, on days when they can't afford it, wondering when they can eat again.
Their stories reflect the uncertainty we're all feeling. Their plight affects us all.
How is the economic crisis affecting you? From the forgotten corners of the world to right here at home, we're sharing solutions and keeping the flame of hope burning bright.
No fewer than 13 children depend on Sophie's income from her food stall in the Central African Republic. Among her challenges are two most of us can relate to: the rising cost of food and fuel.
Opening a retail store is a scary proposition anytime. Doing so in a downturned economy can be downright terrifying.
A Jakarta couples squeezes its family of six into a tiny dwelling, paying an exorbitant share of income just for water that's not 100-percent safe.
Times are tough on the Indonesian isle of Sumatra. Mercy Corps is helping rice farmers cope by demonstrating techniques that increase yields — and their financial security.
Naison contracted malaria earlier this year. But the mosquito nets are needed more for fishing than disease prevention.
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Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.
Over the last 5 years, Mercy Corps has used 88% of our resources for programs that help people in need. America's premier charity evaluator gives Mercy Corps four stars in organizational efficiency. Click here to learn more.
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