Water

Photo: Sean Sheridan for Mercy Corps

Water is the source of life — but when it's not properly managed, can breed disease, create conflict and destroy communities. Mercy Corps works to provide access to clean water around the world, whether it's bringing relief during droughts or rebuilding wells in remote villages. We also help people learn proper sanitation, improve distribution and irrigation, and strengthen communities against flooding.

All stories about Water

The Right to Water April 29, 2008

Improving Access, Combating Disease and Mitigating Conflict
Iraq: Emergency Aid to Southern Iraq April 1, 2008
Jonathan Dill: Far from Typical December 1, 2007

The problems of the developing world would usually be one of the last things on the mind of a typical American teenager, let alone something like the spread of waterborne diseases. But Jonathan Dill is far from typical.
Sudan: Into Um Dukhun September 17, 2007

My journey to Um Dukhun began with a 75-minute ride in a U.N. helicopter from Nyala, the capital of South Darfur State. Nyala is where I'm based as program coordinator for Mercy Corps' relief efforts in Darfur.
Jordan: Saving Water in an Arid Paradise September 14, 2007

'Ein Jenna, Jordan — The name of this village means "Spring of Paradise" in Arabic. It's a moniker that belies one of the main challenges facing this and countless other Jordanian communities: the scarcity of water.
Jordan: Quenching the Thirst of Goats September 14, 2007

Al-Karak, Jordan — Few people know the value of water better than Za'al Al-Kawaleet.
DR Congo: The Key is Hope September 11, 2007

Like thousands of Congolese children, young Giselle's path to relative safety in Goma has been grueling. But, with your help, Mercy Corps is offering them much-needed support once they reach their destination.
Sudan: Responding to Floods in Upper Nile, Sudan August 7, 2007

The water arrived at night, quietly and suddenly to Garang's home along the Kurachai River. He and his family saw no signs of danger when they went to bed that night in mid-July.
Liberia: Clean Water and a Fresh Start July 18, 2007
Sudan: Amira's Journey to Um Dukhun July 3, 2007

The arrival of rainy season usually marks the highly anticipated start of planting season in western Sudan. For Amira, this year's rains means only that she and her family will remain wet.