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Life can change for millions of families in an instant: natural disasters can take loved ones and the outbreak of war drive families from their homes. When the unthinkable happens, Mercy Corps delivers rapid, lifesaving aid to hard-hit 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.

Blog Post: Recognizing our common humanity through photos ›

Country: West Bank/Gaza

For two days now, we've hand-carried photo frames from Israel's border to the Gaza Strip, walking through a long silent tunnel and crossing a high cement wall.

Blog Post: Meeting the survivors ›

Country: Indonesia

Last Friday afternoon, we suddenly found out we were being deployed to earthquake-ravaged villages to assess the situation and determine what help survivors needed.

Blog Post: Powerful earthquake hits Indonesia ›

Country: Indonesia

Earlier today, a major earthquake registering 7.0 on the Richter scale struck the Indonesian island of Java. All of our staff members in Indonesia have been accounted for.

Blog Post: Climate change and Niger ›

Country: Niger

Global warming is not only causing already-meager water supplies in Niger to dry up — it's also driving young men from drought-stricken rural areas in search of work to provide for their families.

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: Memories and departure ›

Country: Indonesia

The first time that Indonesia really came into my consciousness was the early morning of December 26, 2004. Almost five years later, I'm on my way to Jakarta, Indonesia's capital.

Blog Post: Generosity and play in the hardest of times ›

Country: Pakistan

Here in the Pakistani city of Mardan, displaced families are starting to move home after nearly three months sweltering in the hot tents of makeshift camps.

Blog Post: Life returns to Pakistan's Swat Valley ›

Country: Pakistan

Mercy Corps President Nancy Lindborg, currently in Pakistan's conflict-riddled Swat Valley, writes that thousands of displaced residents of Swat are finally returning home.

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Mercy Corps works to help communities emerge quickly from disasters with limited loss of life and human suffering, and with a solid foundation for secure, productive and just development.

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