Wellspring of Progress ›
Country: Somalia
For most of the past seven years, Farhiyo Hussein spent much of her day walking as far as six kilometers to collect free or cheap water. Then Mercy Corps constructed a reservoir.
Life, Interrupted ›
Country: Central African Republic
We're assisting Luc Mbarte and more than 400 other vulnerable families in a troubled area of Central African Republic through the Gates Foundation-funded Global Food Crisis Response Program.
Peace Through Forgiveness ›
Country: Uganda
In a modest straw-thatched hut in northern Uganda's Pader district, lives one woman whose work — and story — represent great hopes for peace.
Blog Post: Resilience and Resourcefulness ›
Country: Sri Lanka
Thatcher asked me on our way to the Colombo airport if I had a favorite story from our now-completed travels. I couldn't come up with one; each made its own distinct impression. But in going over all the stories we'd heard, two qualities stood out: resilience and resourcefulness.
Blog Post: From Crisis, Opportunity ›
Country: Sri Lanka
Small rice farmers can't often afford the caliber of seed that would enhance yields. By giving them vouchers and training, Mercy Corps is providing a sustainable income boost and contributing to Sri Lanka's push to become self-sufficient in rice production — a sure boost to the nation's food security.
Blog Post: C'est Le Depart ›
Country: DR Congo
Today, I am leaving Goma to go back home — more than 35 hours of flights and layovers on my way back to Portland, and my family. And, over the course of the morning, I have heard one phrase over and over: "C'est le depart?"
Blog Post: History's Traffic Jam ›
Country: DR Congo
This afternoon, on the way back to the office from Mugunga II Camp, our team was caught in massive gridlock almost as soon as we hit Goma's city limits. As we inched forward, we all wondered what could be causing the snarl.
Blog Post: Congo's Hidden Displaced ›
Country: DR Congo
Her name is Laurene. She lives in a church. She is 10 years old.
Blog Post: What is Happening Here? ›
Country: DR Congo
Over the week I've been in eastern Congo, everything seems to have changed. The headlines proclaim that security is finally within reach. But is that true?
Blog Post: Charlie ›
Country: DR Congo
I must have had an entourage of 60 children at one point at Buhimba Camp. But one stood out from the crowd: his name is Charlie.
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