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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.

Harbinger of Prosperity in the Gobi Region ›

Country: Mongolia

Designed to facilitate business relationships and provide an arena for herders and processors to deal in cashmere at competitive prices, Cashmere Market Days is a success.

Gates Foundation Sends Relief to Afghanistan ›

Country: Afghanistan
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is providing 300,000 for Mercy Corps' Afghan Drought Relief and Rehabilitation project to provide aid to displaced families.

US/Canadian Aid to North Korea ›

Country: North Korea

$3.9 million aid shipment, coordinated by Mercy Corps, received contributions from numerous U.S. and Canadian businesses, Universities, and NGOs.

Mercy Corps Participates in Global Food Program ›

Country: Eritrea

With funds from a USDA donation, Mercy Corps expands its food programs in Eritrea and Kyrgyzstan.

Mercy Corps To Help Rural Mongolians With $4.4 Million Program ›

Country: Mongolia
The Mongolian government has selected Mercy Corps to receive 40,000 metric tons of wheat donated by the USDA to be sold.

10,000 Trees in Flight to North Korea ›

Country: North Korea

In an effort to address food shortages and provide long-term solutions to hunger in North Korea, "Operation Appleseed" is sending apple seeds to establish a 10,000-apple tree orchard.

Program Details

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 These people face incredible obstacles: soaring prices for food, seeds and other supplies; outdated technology; unfavorable or limited access to markets and financial services; and poor soil and water resource management.

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