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Millions of families around the world experience hunger every day. Food shortages due to poverty, disasters, conflicts and economic collapse lead to malnutrition, disease and death. Mercy Corps' food programs concentrate on those who are most vulnerable — children, the elderly, pregnant women and the displaced.

Food Resources: Help That Lasts a Long Time ›

The issue of global hunger and nutrition is complex and challenging. Tom Ewert, Mercy Corps' Director of Food Resources, recently took time to discuss how the agency tackles this complicated issue.

Q&A: Filling the Gaps ›

From the HIV/AIDS pandemic to the looming threat of avian flu, health care plays a crucial role in protecting and developing vulnerable communities. Mercy Corps Health Director Carlos Cardenas spent some time discussing the agency's initiatives.

Malnutrition Still Shadows Niger's Children ›

Country: Niger

Mercy Corps is responding to famine conditions in Niger with comprehensive feeding, nutrition and health programs.

Hope for Weki and His Peers ›

Country: Indonesia

Conquering Malnutrition Together ›

Country: Indonesia

Team Deploys to Aid Niger’s Food Crisis ›

Country: Niger

Famine in Niger: Millions at Risk ›

Country: Niger

Bright Shades of Green ›

Country: India

The farmers of Piryakootai, India are tackling a difficult task with determination: clearing dozens of acres of cropland befouled by last December's tsunami.

An Integrated Farm Brings New Independence in Nicaragua ›

Country: Nicaragua

Birgina Morales' farm is the pride of the area around Jinotega, Nicaragua; she's a model farmer who's helping other families.

Hatching a New Plan ›

Country: Nicaragua

A women's cooperative is providing cheaper, better quality chickens to the Jinotega area and helping shore up local families' food security.

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How You Can Help

  • Donate $50 by buying a Women's Small Business Kit and help give women in our programs the resources to turn their ideas and energy into successful small businesses.

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Mercy Corps works to help poor communities get sufficient, safe and nutritious food – now and in the future. We provide immediate relief to hungry families and we help people achieve self-sufficiency, through economic and agricultural development, so they can feed themselves over the long term.

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