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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.

Shepherding Tradition ›

Country: Mongolia

Here in a nomad camp in Mongolia's southernmost province, the Master Herder is dressed in a black velvet jacket, grey corduroy pants and blue hiking boots.

Faces of the Gobi ›

Country: Mongolia

Here are some of the people and landscapes we encountered on a two-week, 1,600 mile journey over Mongolia's deserts, mountains and steppes.

Miracle Growth ›

Country: Mongolia

This is a story about how political transformation, tourism and tomatoes created an oasis in the southernmost reaches of the Gobi. It begins with a man named Poli.

Preserving Nomadic Life ›

Country: Mongolia

In the sometimes-splendid isolation of the Gobi, Tumurchuluun knows that herding is good work, important work. And Mercy Corps knows that, too.

A Journey Begins with Two Flat Tires ›

Country: Mongolia

Travel in Mongolia is some of the toughest I've ever experienced: regardless, we rumbled more than 1,600 miles across desert, steppes and mountains.

Video: Teens Rebuild for the Future ›

Country: Lebanon

In 2007 fighting broke out between an Islamist militant organization and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in Nahr al-Bared, a Palestinian refugee camp run by the United Nations in northern Lebanon.

Tough Choices ›

Country: Zimbabwe

Naison contracted malaria earlier this year. But the mosquito nets are needed more for fishing than disease prevention.

Sticking With Rice ›

Country: Indonesia

Times are tough on the Indonesian isle of Sumatra. Mercy Corps is helping rice farmers cope by demonstrating techniques that increase yields — and their financial security.

Feeding a Family ›

Country: Central African Republic

No fewer than 13 children depend on Sophie's income from her food stall in the Central African Republic. Among her challenges are two most of us can relate to: the rising cost of food and fuel.

Needs Grow As Economic Crisis Spreads ›

How is the economic crisis affecting you? From the forgotten corners of the world to right here at home, we're sharing solutions and keeping the flame of hope burning bright.

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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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