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Most of the world doesn't have the benefit of picking up food from the corner store — they grow it themselves. A family's plot of land has to provide for their nutritional and economic needs. Mercy Corps works with families to ensure quality inputs, a good crop yield and a fair price at local markets.

Blog Post: Bringing joy back to Aceh ›

Country: Indonesia

Lately it’s been quite cold because of the marathon rain pouring down nonstop for the last two days over Banda Aceh.

Blog Post: A harsh reality for Mongolia's herders ›

Country: Mongolia

Even though analysts are reporting that most markets have begun to emerge from the crisis, Mongolia's people — particularly herders — are still feeling the worst of it.

Blog Post: Climate change and Niger ›

Country: Niger

Global warming is not only causing already-meager water supplies in Niger to dry up — it's also driving young men from drought-stricken rural areas in search of work to provide for their families.

Blog Post: Crickets, crackers and chairs ›

Country: Indonesia

Whatever could the three things in this title have in common? Opportunity for rural Indonesian women and their families, that's what.

Blog Post: Lord of the bees ›

Country: Tajikistan

Local producers in Tajikistan's Rasht Valley can make a decent living off of selling honey, and many smaller ones supplement their income through home honey sales.

One Table: Welcomed signs in Navgirinagar ›

Country: Sri Lanka

Paikyarajah has been a farmer almost all his life. But it's the first time he's used a rice-growing method called SRI — which yielded twice as much rice as before.

One Table: Poor countries see little relief from food crisis ›

The latest report from the UN food agency finds that food prices remain high in poor countries.

Blog Post: What would you do for an interview?  ›

Country: Tajikistan

Road conditions in Tajikistan's Rasht Valley have always been a huge challenge for Mercy Corps’ food distribution — but despite the obstacles, and thanks to timely help, work goes on.

Blog Post: Simple is sustainable ›

International development doesn’t have to be complicated to work — in fact, in most cases, it probably shouldn’t be.

One Table: Agriculture for Development ›

We believe that focusing on agriculture is often the best way to alleviate poverty. Keith Polo, our director of agriculture development, and Amy English, a technical advisor for Mercy Corps' 70-odd farming programs around the world, explain our approach.

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In the countries where Mercy Corps works, agriculture provides the main source of household income and is the primary means of food security for 57 percent of the population. These people face incredible obstacles: soaring prices for food, seeds and other supplies; outdated technology; unfavorable or limited access to markets and financial services; and poor soil and water resource management.

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