Blogging Our World

Read about the work you make possible — right from the source.

The Mercy Corps Blog is an unfiltered look into the work, thoughts and ideas of our worldwide team. In the few weeks since launch, we've posted dozens of entries from bloggers on four continents.

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Connecting Sudan's Displaced ›
by Jameson Gadzirai

War-torn communities are finding a voice in the most unlikely of places, thanks to new Information and Communication Technology across southern Sudan and the Three Areas.

From Tomatoes to Empowerment ›
by Amy Spindler

The true success of Mercy Corps' program in Tajikistan lies in its network of 300 health and agriculture volunteers, who take time to educate their communities — and empower women.

Congo's "Conflict Charcoal" ›
by Laura Miller

Most people have heard of conflict or "blood" diamonds, but fewer may be aware of conflict charcoal — a trade controlled by one of Congo's long-standing rebel groups.

Peace Begins With Honesty ›
by Roger Burks

"All war is based on deception," said Sun Tzu. So does that mean that all peace is based on honesty?

Find more posts — from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Zimbabwe and elsewhere — at mercycorps.org/blog.