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Water is essential for life, good health and economic development — yet more than one billion people lack access to clean water. Mercy Corps' work fulfills the water needs of vulnerable populations: We pipe clean drinking water to rural communities, help solve resource-based conflicts and deliver water to families during emergencies.

Quenching the Thirst of Goats ›

Country: Jordan

A Mercy Corps program encouraging water savings is helping goat herders in Jordan's central highlands.

The Key is Hope ›

Country: DR Congo

Like thousands of Congolese children fleeing from conflict, young Giselle's path to relative safety in Goma has been grueling.

Responding to Floods in Upper Nile, Sudan ›

Country: Sudan

Mercy Corps is digging drainage canals and providing relief for families flooded out of their homes in central Sudan.

Clean Water and a Fresh Start ›

Country: Liberia

Mercy Corps' work to install new drinking-water sources is setting the stage for Liberia's growth and contributing to national reconciliation, sometimes in surprising ways.

Amira's Journey to Um Dukhun ›

Country: Sudan

For Amira's family, one of thousands of families flocking to displacement camps in Darfur's Dukhun, the start of the rainy season is no reason to celebrate.

New Arrivals Overwhelm West Darfur Camps ›

Country: Sudan

Mercy Corps is responding to a new wave of displaced Darfurians and other African refugees flooding into a border town at the center of an increasingly unstable region.

An Expanded Commitment to Darfur ›

Country: Sudan

As instability worsens in Sudan's troubled Darfur region, Mercy Corps has expanded its commitment to families in need.

A New Harvest ›

Country: India

Darjeeling tea is one of the world's most enjoyable beverages — but it doesn't come easily to your cup.

Priceless Water ›

Country: Indonesia

After the Jakarta flood, many families - including Tasmirah's - had to depend on dirty rain water for their needs. Then Mercy Corps arrived to help.

The Power of Water ›

Country: Liberia

Waterborne diseases are among the leading child killers in Liberia. Access to clean drinking water is vital for progress in the war-torn West African nation.

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