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Women are the foundation of every society. Yet for many women in the world's poorest regions, life is extraordinarily difficult. Through innovative health, agricultural, business and education programs, Mercy Corps builds on the courage and resourcefulness of women to help them realize their potential and improve their families and communities.

Conquering Malnutrition Together ›

Country: Indonesia

Stitching Up an Industry ›

Country: Sri Lanka

Over the last three months, Mercy Corps and Singer have repaired over 500 sewing machines, helping Sri Lankan seamstresses begin again.

Healing a Village ›

Country: India

In tiny, isolated Chewribotay, India, a young woman shows rare, inspiring commitment to help the people of her village.

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.

Funding the College Dream in China ›

Country: China

Mercy Corps is helping low-income Chinese join the swelling ranks of college students.

From 'Village Girls' to Entrepreneurs ›

Country: Uzbekistan

At age 20, Muazzam’s job was to pick cotton alongside her parents. She thought it was her only chance to earn a living. But with the help of Mercy Corps, she's now earning three times as much as a seamstress and business owner.

Planting Seeds in Yanbian ›

Country: China

The spring planting season is a busy time on Li Furong's farm, and she doesn't have much time for chit-chat.

Mapping Out a Healthier Future ›

Country: Guatemala

Rosmina is keeping tabs on the women of Cucanha, Guatemala. She knows who's pregnant, how far along they are and many other details about their lives. Are these things really her business?

A Volunteering Spirit ›

Country: Guatemala

During the year she's spent as a doctor in the Tucuru health clinic, Dr. Mercedes Sanchez has seen it all.

Reaching Out to Mothers in Guatemala ›

Country: Guatemala

The Health Citizenship Project has dramatically improved maternal and child health in Guatemala's Polochic Valley since 2001.

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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 believes that women and men should engage equally in the process of creating positive social change, and we have developed programs in which men and women work together to address the problems of gender inequality. We are committed to the empowerment of women and girls by ensuring they are active stakeholders in every aspect of our programs.

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