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Mercy Corps fosters market-driven economic development in some of the world's most challenging places. We make use of already existing relationships — among buyers, sellers, producers and consumers — to bridge social and political divides via business and trade.

Blog Post: Fatou Ali gets economic independence ›

Country: Central African Republic

Today, thanks to Mercy Corps, I can support my family by providing food for our table, schooling for the kids, and being able to pay for their health care and clothing.

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: 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: Today's Afghan businesswoman ›

Country: Afghanistan

Since I first met her eight years ago in Kabul, Storai has grown into the confident and competent leader of an institution that provides small loans to 9,800 clients, 65 percent of whom are women.

Blog Post: 28 stories ›

Country: Indonesia

To be completely honest, going into a tall bank building this morning was the most unnatural I’ve felt on this trip.

Blog Post: Hot as an anvil in Afghanistan ›

Country: Afghanistan

On this visit to Afghanistan, I headed out to an area I have not visited before: Jalalabad, a two-hour drive to the east that requires winding through gorges and sharpened mountain terrain.

Blog Post: More happiness and laughter ›

Country: Indonesia

I feel a bit odd talking so much about happiness but, honestly, that's what I'm feeling here in Banda Aceh.

Blog Post: Today is sweet ›

Country: Indonesia

Banda Aceh's miraculous recovery was driven by things as small and sweet as a cake.

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.

Blog Post: Invest in Afghanistan's mothers ›

Country: Afghanistan

After years of war and oppression, the mothers of Afghanistan can now step out of their homes and into the marketplace. Microfinance helps mothers, who in turn build stronger, healthier families and communities.

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Mercy Corps fosters market driven, locally appropriate economic development in some of the world’s most challenging areas. We make use of already existing market relationships – those between buyers, sellers, producers, and consumers – to bridge social and political divides via business and trade.

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