Youth

Creating Opportunities for Kosovo's Youth ›

Nineteen-year-old Altone Ibrahim recently graduated from high school but was unable to find a job — until she found Mercy Corps' SKYL program.

Christine: There for Sichuan's Survivors ›

Caring staff like Christine Fu define our mission. We don't just respond to emergencies, we stay as long as we're needed — and often become part of the community.

Healing the Future ›

At the one-year anniversary of the Wenchuan earthquake, there's still much more we can do, together, for the children of Sichuan.

Four Bands Heard Around The World ›

The aptly named KidsRock4Kids was a benefit concert that took place recently in Portland, Oregon, featuring all-kid rock bands raising funds for Mercy Corps' global children's programs.

What We’re Doing in Gaza ›

Mercy Corps has launched a comprehensive psychosocial program involving one-on-one treatment to traumatized youth and assistance to parents and caregivers.

Mashal: One Lifetime to Give ›

With the backing of a supportive community, an inspired teen can go a long way. Mashal was born in Kabul, Afghanistan.

A New World View ›

Joining Global Citizen Corps (GCC) opened up the world to Danielle Knott, linking her to a group of likeminded teens working to end poverty and showing her the ways she could take action in Portland, Oregon, her hometown.

Nurturing New Growth ›

Mercy Corps is equipping a new generation of Afghan farmers with a modern education in agribusiness and modern farming practices.

Connections To Crisis ›

Video: Helping Teens Manage Difficult Situations ›

Almost one in three children in Zimbabwe are orphans, usually because one or both parents died of HIV/AIDs.