Global Food Crisis
Rising food costs affect the neediest the most. In addition to helping get food to desperately hungry people, Mercy Corps' agricultural and nutrition programs stop people from becoming hungry in the first place.
We work with communities to get the most out of the land, resources and situation they have. Whether it's small family gardens in Zimbabwe or large agricultural cooperatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mercy Corps provides the training and other assistance that families need to put food on the table and money in their pockets.
Latest News from Mercy Corps
Feeding a Family ›
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.
The Food Crisis: A Long-Term Focus ›
The global food crisis was recently labeled a "silent tsunami" by The Economist magazine because of its deadly potential - Mercy Corps is working to mitigate that.
Helping Somalis Endure Hardship ›
As Somalia slides closer to famine, Mercy Corps continues to drill boreholes, build schools and offer short-term jobs in an area where few global relief agencies will tread.
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