Health

Tajikistan: Keeping Tajiks healthy January 27, 2009

Tajikistan is one of the poorest republics of the former Soviet Union, with a weak economy that is reflected in the poor health and low standard of living of the population. Many villages do not have adequate health services or information.

Pakistan: Sadiqa's Story December 16, 2008

It was about a year ago when Sadiqa got a cough that wouldn't go away. "It was quite difficult for me," the 50-year-old seamstress from Quetta, Pakistan remembers. "I couldn't sleep or work because of my coughing. I was getting weaker day by day and was up all night."

India: Teen honored With Global Action Award November 24, 2008

Mercy Corps' Global Action Awards honor young people who have taken outstanding actions to fight global poverty. In 2008, Sindhu Ravishankar was one of four Global Action Award recipients.

Indonesia: Don't forget to wash your hands October 15, 2008

A Mercy Corps survey in five provinces of Indonesia found that only 30 percent of school-age children wash their hands before eating and after using toilets. Handwashing reduces the spread of waterborne illnesses such as diarrhea, a major cause of malnutrition in children.

Indonesia: Healthy places, prosperous people September 4, 2008

Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is expected to become East Asia's largest metropolitan region by 2015.

Regaining Her Smile, Dispelling Fear June 4, 2008

Indonesia: Promoting 'Early and Exclusive' Breastfeeding April 18, 2008

Tugu Utara, Jakarta — Little Efa lives in one of the poorest and dirtiest sections of Indonesia's crowded capital, but she's as happy and healthy as any 5-month-old girl you'd meet. That may be partly because she is breastfed.

Guatemala: Won in Translation April 3, 2008

On any given morning, the spotless health center in tiny Tucurú, Guatemala is abuzz with activity. Carmelina Botzoc is a big reason why.