Drought crisis in the Horn of Africa

Failed rainy seasons have led to catastrophic drought as food, fuel, and water prices continue to climb. Millions face severe food shortages and require immediate humanitarian assistance to avoid starvation.

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Cultivating solutions to hunger for families affected by conflict
Mercy Corps provides both emergency relief and long-term support for displaced people in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Nyankunde region.
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A person in a warehouse pulling medicine to send to people trapped by the war in eastern Ukraine.
Local partners are vital to supporting millions affected by Ukraine war
From providing shelter to delivering essential supplies, Mercy Corps is working with community organizations on the ground in Ukraine, Poland, and Romania.
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Women from six villages around Ngilai, Kenya gather for a daily ceremony asking the gods to provide rain.
On parched earth: A water ceremony, community, and hope for rain
Mercy Corps Kenya’s senior officer, Florence Nasieku Lesoloyia, shares her journey with villagers seeking respite from an unprecedented drought.
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MicroMentor executive director, Anita Ramachandran.
MicroMentor connects a global community of entrepreneurs
Mercy Corps’ MicroMentor Executive Director, Anita Ramachandran, shares the story of the mentorship platform that connects business people around the world.
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A person in a customized wheelchair.
Sami wins the race
Mercy Corps Jordan supports young people with disabilities through adaptive designs that go the extra mile.
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Mercy Corps Colombia team members and participants stand in front of a mural celebrating unity.
A place of their own: LGBTQ migrants find community
Mercy Corps Colombia partners with local organizations to support people displaced from Venezuela in finding safe spaces and building a new life.
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August 11, 2022
Afghanistan Faces 65% Increase in Acute Hunger Since 2021 as Global Food Crisis Deepens
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August 06, 2022
Mercy Corps Statement on Escalating Violence in West Bank, Gaza and Israel
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July 22, 2022
Ending Ukraine's Grain Blockade is Welcome but Will Not Solve the Global Food Catastrophe: Statement by Mercy Corps CEO Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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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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