Emergency response
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Photo: Miguel Samper for Mercy Corps
Life can change for millions of families in an instant: natural disasters can take loved ones and the outbreak of war drive families from their homes. When the unthinkable happens, Mercy Corps delivers rapid, lifesaving aid to hard-hit communities.
All stories about Emergency response
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Haiti: With our team in Port-au-Prince January 23, 2010
I just arrived in Port-au-Prince, where the early days of chaos are now transforming into a more orderly relief effort. Still, the needs are overwhelming. It is a whirlwind of grief, relief and resilience. Everywhere there are street vendors selling food and basic goods.
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Haiti: Our home office in Haiti January 22, 2010
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Haiti: Sudden encounters, impromptu conversations lead to plans to save lives January 22, 2010
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Haiti: Talking to NBC January 22, 2010
Yesterday I talked to NBC Nightly News correspondent Mike Taibbi about the challenges of delivering aid in post-quake Haiti. Click here to watch.
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Haiti: Frustration and elation in Port-au-Prince January 22, 2010
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Haiti: Thursday in Port-au-Prince January 21, 2010
News and observations from today in Port-au-Prince:
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Haiti: Emergency food aid delivery to Port-au-Prince's General Hospital (8 photos) January 21, 2010
Today we delivered three days' worth of high-protein biscuits to 300 patients and their family members.
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Haiti: Healing the emotional wounds of Haiti's children January 21, 2010
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Haiti: Thursday morning in Santo Domingo January 21, 2010
Red-eye travel is onerous in most any circumstance. On my way to Haiti, I almost did it two nights in a row. And, despite a few short hours of sleep, this Thursday morning — a day and a half after I left home — feels like the continuation of one long day.
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Haiti: Residents begin recovering their possessions (8 photos) January 20, 2010
Survivors of the earthquake begin to dig their personal possessions out from the rubble. Dead bodies still remain in the rubble.