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Overcrowded and environmentally stressed, today's megacities are home to millions who live in extreme poverty. Mercy Corps works to bring education, health and economic opportunity to families who have fallen through the cracks.

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photo Indonesia: Mothers get support, babies get a healthy start by Julie Rogers July 8, 2011	blog Niger: Four "H"s united for one goal by Haoua Sidibe April 11, 2011	blog Zimbabwe: Urban gardens nourish families and communities by Richard Nyamanhindi January 17, 2011	blog Philippines: Texting her way to a better business by Cameron Peake November 19, 2010
news West Bank and Gaza: Gaza’s civilians still unable to rebuild one year after Operation Cast Lead by Ross Hornsey December 22, 2009

Indonesia: Kid-friendly food carts take on child malnutrition by Roger Burks August 2, 2011	Haiti: Assessing Mercy Corps' cash-for-work program in Haiti by Brian Oakes December 6, 2010	Indonesia: From Pushing a Pedicab to Steering a Healthy Food Cart by Dini Windu Asih May 4, 2010	Haiti: The Next Steps to Haiti's Recovery March 1, 2010
West Bank and Gaza: Gaza’s civilians still unable to rebuild one year after Operation Cast Lead by Ross Hornsey December 22, 2009	Indonesia: Opening the Taps by Roger Burks September 1, 2009	Indonesia: For Kids’ Sake: Designing a Healthier Snack Cart by Caitlin Carlson August 3, 2009	Indonesia: Addressing the Impact of Climate Change in Indonesian Slums July 22, 2009
Indonesia: Wasting Away: Behind Jakarta’s Trash Problem by Caitlin Carlson July 16, 2009	Indonesia: Recycled Life by Julisa Tambunan June 12, 2009	Indonesia: Nineteen: The Lives of Jakarta's Street Vendors by Roger Burks May 22, 2009	Indonesia: Eat your tempeh, kids by Caitlin Carlson May 18, 2009

Zimbabwe: Vocational training helps youths find jobs in Zimbabwe by Richard Nyamanhindi August 18, 2011	Indonesia: Joining the fanfare: a visit to the RW Siaga Plus+ program by Abbey Jones July 24, 2011	Indonesia: Mothers supporting mothers by Julie Rogers July 8, 2011	Indonesia: Another busy day in the world's tenth-biggest city by Travis Penn July 2, 2011
Indonesia: Not the typical sights of Jakarta by Travis Penn July 1, 2011	Indonesia: Working with the World Bank in Jakarta to alleviate flooding and fight climate change by Abbey Jones June 16, 2011	Indonesia: When a basic need becomes a luxury by Fitria Rinawati April 13, 2011	Niger: Four "H"s united for one goal by Haoua Sidibe April 11, 2011
Egypt: High above Cairo, deep in poverty by Cassandra Nelson March 31, 2011	Egypt: Visiting Cairo's Garbage City by Cassandra Nelson March 30, 2011	Libya: Libya's impoverished back streets and slums by Cassandra Nelson March 11, 2011	Iraq: A soft spot in a tough place by Roger Burks February 3, 2011

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Indonesia: Babies and mothers at a Mother's Support Group in Jakarta

by Julie Rogers July 8, 2011

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Indonesia: Mothers get support, babies get a healthy start

by Julie Rogers July 8, 2011

Haiti: Ensuring the water is clean by Miguel Samper December 5, 2011	Indonesia: Nineteen: Cahyan, Tofu Snack Seller May 15, 2009	Indonesia: Nineteen: Hasanuddin, Water Seller May 15, 2009	Indonesia: Nineteen: Eni, Jamu Seller May 15, 2009
Indonesia: Nineteen: Hepi, Soto Ayam Soup Seller May 15, 2009	Indonesia: Nineteen: Sriyusiati, Soto Betawi Soup Seller May 15, 2009	Indonesia: Reach Hopes for the Poor April 21, 2009	Indonesia: Healthy Places, Prosperous People September 3, 2008

video Haiti: Ensuring the water is clean by Miguel Samper December 5, 2011	blog Zimbabwe: Vocational training helps youths find jobs in Zimbabwe by Richard Nyamanhindi August 18, 2011	news Indonesia: Kid-friendly food carts take on child malnutrition by Roger Burks August 2, 2011	blog Indonesia: Joining the fanfare: a visit to the RW Siaga Plus+ program by Abbey Jones July 24, 2011
photo Indonesia: Babies and mothers at a Mother's Support Group in Jakarta by Julie Rogers July 8, 2011	photo Indonesia: Mothers get support, babies get a healthy start by Julie Rogers July 8, 2011	blog Indonesia: Mothers supporting mothers by Julie Rogers July 8, 2011	blog Indonesia: Another busy day in the world's tenth-biggest city by Travis Penn July 2, 2011
blog Indonesia: Not the typical sights of Jakarta by Travis Penn July 1, 2011	blog Indonesia: Working with the World Bank in Jakarta to alleviate flooding and fight climate change by Abbey Jones June 16, 2011	blog Indonesia: When a basic need becomes a luxury by Fitria Rinawati April 13, 2011	blog Niger: Four "H"s united for one goal by Haoua Sidibe April 11, 2011