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Children are remarkably imaginative and resilient — but also heartbreakingly fragile and vulnerable. Mercy Corps works with communities to shelter and nurture children through innovative education, health and nutrition programs. Teaching the next generation and keeping them healthy are essential to tomorrow's strong, vibrant societies.

Blog Post: Turnabout ›

Country: China

I interviewed them for a half-hour, and then they interviewed me for an hour. And I think they asked the tougher questions.

Blog Post: Adding Oil ›

Country: China

A displacement camp isn't an easy place for a child to live. But, over the last several weeks, the camp's children have gotten a respite from the difficulties of life here.

The World's Youngest Principal ›

Country: China

For Mercy Corps' Guo Xin, the day she spent distributing hygiene kits to displaced earthquake survivors will remain most memorable for the bravery of a 17-year-old school principal.

Making Movies ›

Country: Lebanon

Nine teens used a Mercy Corps filmmaking course to express their needs, aspirations and dreams — part of projects aimed at enhancing youth artistic skills and addressing societal challenges with technology.

Food for North Korea's Families ›

Country: North Korea

Mercy Corps is taking the lead in a yearlong distribution of 100,000 metric tons of food to quell rampant hunger in North Korea.

Regaining Her Smile, Dispelling Fear ›

Country: Peru

Nine-year old Maria survived last August's Peru earthquake — but life in the aftermath was often nightmarish. Mercy Corps helped heal her emotional wounds.

Helping Somalis Endure Hardship ›

Country: Somalia

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.

Using Sports to Support Youth ›

Country: Peru

It's not the classroom, or the doctor's office, or some other site where you might expect to find traumatized children receiving supportive services. Mercy Corps believes that athletic fields and playgrounds can be the place where emotional recovery takes place.

Mercy Corps Reaches Families Torn by Conflict in Congo ›

Country: DR Congo

Mercy Corps is helping more than 50,000 displaced people meet their most basic needs in areas of conflict-ravaged northeastern Congo near the Rwandan border.

Promoting 'Early and Exclusive' Breastfeeding ›

Country: Indonesia

Breastfeeding rates may be at a 20-year high in the U.S., but they're alarmingly low in Jakarta, Indonesia. Mercy Corps is helping mothers and clinics give at-risk infants a healthier start.

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