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Many of poverty's root causes can be found in conflict over resources, philosophies and goals. Mercy Corps believes that engaging potential adversaries in productive dialogue can lead to mutually beneficial solutions for change. Conflict resolution today can help avoid tomorrow's wars and other crises.

Forsaking the Flower for a More Hopeful Future ›

Country: Afghanistan

Mercy Corps is finding solutions to help Afghan farmers break the deadly cycle of opium poppy production.

Ellsworth Culver Honored by North Korea for Life's Work ›

Country: North Korea

A representative of the North Korean government honored the late Ellsworth Culver, Mercy Corps' Co-Founder, for his committed, innovative humanitarian work in that country.

Seeding Peace at the Grassroots ›

Country: Ethiopia

Two decades after responding to Ethiopia's headline-making famine, Yewobnesh Dando is still advancing lifesaving work in her own country — this time, by instilling a culture of peace in the country's most conflict-ridden areas.

Liberia Listens as Election Nears ›

Country: Liberia

On the eve of a historic vote, radio is helping inform more Liberians than ever. Mercy Corps has helped launch 18 community-run stations since late 2003, reaching half a million people outside the capital city of Monrovia.

Hope is On the Horizon ›

Country: Liberia

Freed American slaves founded Liberia to gain political freedom. Today their descendants wish only for a country that is not plagued by bloodshed and political instability.

Living and Working Together in Kosovo ›

Country: Kosovo

Kosovo is on the mend, thanks to collaboration and a few good neighbors.

Making a Difference in Sudanese Refugee Camps ›

Country: Sudan

The UN's Special Envoy recently visited refugee camps in Zalingei, West Darfur, where Mercy Corps is helping improve water and sanitation, enhancing women's safety and creating safe spaces for children to learn and play.

Tools for Sustainable Change ›

Country: Kyrgyzstan

Repairing a footbridge and initiating a community-sanitation program with Mercy Corps’ help gives one Kyrgyz woman – and her community – the capacity and courage to lead.

1,000 Cranes for Peace ›

Seattle-area students fold paper cranes to answer Sadako Sasaki's call for world peace.

Nargiza, The 18-Year-Old Peacemaker ›

Country: Uzbekistan

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Since the late 1990s, Mercy Corps has implemented more than 70 peace-building programs in 20 war-torn countries.

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