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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Haiti in recovery
One year after the magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti, Mercy Corps continues to offer support for long-term recovery.
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Quick facts: The crisis in Ukraine
The ongoing war has torn families apart and millions fled the country in search of safety. Countless more remain trapped without access to basic needs. Here’s what we know, and what we’re doing to help.
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Meet the peacebuilders
Mercy Corps Nigeria promotes peace by supporting and training participants to prevent and reduce conflicts within their own communities.
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Code for change: Gaza Sky Geeks graduate launches a career in tech
Mercy Corps is helping Palestinians break into tech through bootcamps at the first and only tech hub and startup accelerator in Gaza.
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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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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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September 18, 2022
Hurricane Fiona Strikes Puerto Rico
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September 05, 2022
As Famine Looms, Malnutrition and "Horror" Levels of Hunger Batter Millions in Somalia
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August 29, 2022
Mercy Corps Responds to Deadly Floods in Pakistan, Hundreds of Thousands Left Homeless
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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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