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Societies are more peaceful and prosperous when citizens are actively involved in decision-making. Mercy Corps helps create safe spaces where various stakeholders can discuss and debate the choices that affect their lives and communities.

Blog Post: Forgiveness ›

Country: Uganda

Over the weekend, I paid attention to news of rioting in Uganda — but now am thinking about what happens in the aftermath of violence.

Opening the Taps ›

Country: Indonesia

If water is life, then Tanah Merah was dying.

One Table: Women take the lead ›

Country: Liberia

It’s not just the UN or farmers or the government improving food security in Liberia. Some of the most creative and effective efforts are by local women’s organizations.

Blog Post: Fulfilling Cot Paya village’s dreams ›

Country: Indonesia

My recent visit to a small village named Cot Paya in Indonesia's Aceh province was my second trip here — and much has changed since my first visit.

Blog Post: Past the end of the world ›

Country: Indonesia

As we stood on a small dock overlooking the aquamarine waters that lap the port town of Tehoru, my colleague told me this is the end of the world.

Blog Post: Peace and clean on Independence Day ›

Country: Indonesia

Independence Day is an occasion for all Indonesians to be proud of their beautiful and diverse country — but that seems even more so for the neighborhood of Urimessing.

Blog Post: Exploring Jakarta's hidden city ›

Country: Indonesia

Today we brought more than a dozen Mercy Corps staff to Penjaringan, Jakarta's biggest slum — to continue the writing and photography training we began yesterday.

Blog Post: A tale of nights and days in New Orleans ›

Country: United States

On a recent trip, staffer Laus Mwakalebela learned that there’s nothing wrong with experiencing New Orleans by night, but it’s essential to come back by day and help rebuild the city's future.

Blog Post: Shining a light on Africa's kleptocracies ›

President Obama's recent speech in Ghana reminds us how the unfortunate tradition of African big men to "exploit the economy to enrich themselves" is hindering progress on the continent.

Blog Post: Sustainable civil society in Sudan  ›

Country: Sudan

The success of our initiatives in Sudan will come from the creation of self-sustaining local organizations that provide hope and support to Sudanese communities.

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