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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.

Video: Taking the Lead in Economic Recovery ›

Country: Sudan

Upper Nile state in southern Sudan has just emerged from two decades of civil war. Most of the residents of the area have recently returned home after years of being displaced because of the war.

Video: Empowering Women in Their Communities ›

Country: Jordan

Ajloun is a district in northern Jordan. A large part of the population of the area is educated. Even so, there are very few job opportunities in Ajloun, especially for women.

Real Challenges ›

Country: Afghanistan

Afghanistan Country Director Nigel Pont gives his unique perspective on the present situation and what Mercy Corps is doing today and in the future to help communities and families in this challenging region.

Video: A New Path to the School and Market ›

Country: Indonesia

Elpido Soplantila, Public Affairs officer for Mercy Corps in Maluku, Indonesia, reports on how the construction of a new concrete path is improving villagers access to area schools and markets.

Behind the Lines ›

Country: Georgia

Nearly a month after hostilities erupted that forced almost 160,000 people from their homes, thousands of Georgian families are still displaced. Mercy Corps continues to help them.

Video: Healthy Places, Prosperous People ›

Country: Indonesia

Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is expected to become East Asia's largest metropolitan region by 2015.

Tasting Newfound Success ›

Country: Lebanon

Sheikh Mahmoud Derbieh is one of several olive farmers receiving support from Mercy Corps to improve his oil and to start his own label — changes that have translated into higher sales.

Video: Three Stories from Mercy Corps Northwest ›

Country: United States
Hear stories from three clients about how they've been able to grow their small businesses with help from Mercy Corps Northwest.

The Blacksmith of Aweng ›

Country: Sudan
Metal scraps from vehicle wrecks and abandoned wartime tanks are turning into agricultural tools by the sinewy hands of Marup Deng Deng, one of a dozen blacksmiths trained by Mercy Corps.

Cementing a Fragile Peace ›

Country: Sudan

In one of the world's most troubled countries, Mercy Corps is sustaining Darfuris displaced by the conflict while strengthening the fragile peace between north and south in the places considered most critical to lasting tranquility.

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