After the eruption: averting a secondary crisis in the DRC

In May, lava flows cut off the water supply to the people of Goma. See how Mercy Corps is bringing urgently needed clean water to Congolese families while restoring their city’s infrastructure.

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News and features
A young person studying.
September 13, 2021
Group chats, TV, and the radio: How students learned in lockdown
At the height of the pandemic and school closures around the world, Mercy Corps’ educational programming found creative ways to support students.
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People unloading supplies from a truck.
September 7, 2021
Finding hope in Haiti
In the aftermath of the magnitude 7.2 earthquake and Tropical Storm Grace, Mercy Corps’ Head of Office in Haiti shares the efforts to deliver supplies to those in need.
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A group of protestors marching down a street.
September 1, 2021
An in-depth look at how COVID-19 intensifies conflicts
In our comprehensive “Clash of Contagions” report, Mercy Corps’ research teams examine the impact of the pandemic in Nigeria, Colombia, and Afghanistan.
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Bahamian filling water jugs.
September 13, 2021
Help your family — and community — be prepared for a disaster
During an emergency, what can you do to help your family, friends, and neighbors? Find out what steps you can take today to ensure better recovery tomorrow.
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A person holding a honeycomb.
August 17, 2021
Honey bees bring sweet success
From preserving ancient beekeeping practices to protecting bee populations, Mercy Corps programs help communities build beehives and livelihoods.
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A person carrying a child speaking with two people at a table completing forms.
August 10, 2021
COVID-19 and crises across the world
In countries exacerbated by complex crises, Mercy Corps helps communities cope with the pandemic.
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Who we are

Mercy Corps is a global team of humanitarians working together on the front lines of crisis, disaster, poverty, and climate change to create a world where everyone can prosper. Beyond delivering aid to meet urgent needs, we develop long-term solutions to make lasting change possible.

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What we do

In over 40 countries, we work with local changemakers, global innovators, and people most affected by crises to help fragile communities break the cycle of poverty, rebuild after disaster, and forge new paths to prosperity in the face of injustice, instability, and climate change.

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