A Return to Understanding ›

In early October 2006, Mercy Corps' Paul Dudley Hart and dozens of other Oregonians returned to New York City, five years after a Flight for Freedom connected the two coasts in spirit and purpose.

Connecting and Protecting Neighbors ›

Loyed Lonzo is a man who knows things. And in post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans, information is a crucial commodity.

Haircut and Empowerment, Fifteen Dollars ›

Doug Haywood is more than a barber - his shop is a rallying point for New Orleanians.

One Year Later: Restoring Community ›

In the year since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, Mercy Corps has helped 250,000 people begin to recover and rebuild.

Rhythmic Roots @ Congo Square: Drumming the Blues Away ›

Rhythmic Roots @ Congo Square will be an all-star culmination of the Mercy Corps-sponsored summer series of Rhythmic Roots Drum Circles on Sunday, August 27, 2006.

The Eyes Have It ›

Lynn Hobbs lost nearly everything to Hurricane Katrina's aftermath - but her vision remains undimmed.

Mercy Corps to Launch On-Line Service for Entrepreneurs ›

Mercy Corps has acquired MicroMentor, an innovative, on-line matching service for entrepreneurs, from the Aspen Institute.

Mending Broken Lives ›

As the next hurricane season revs up, Mercy Corps is helping caregiving professionals learn how to treat children still reeling emotionally from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Deconstruction: An Alternative to Demolition ›

Mercy Corps offers New Orleans homeowners a viable alternative to demolishing unrecoverable homes that can save money and materials and seed a community's return: deconstruction.

Q&A: Giving Kids the Support They Need ›

After the September 11 attacks in New York City and then immediately following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Mercy Corps' Comfort for Kids program reached out to thousands of children and caregivers in need of support.