COVID-19 threatens millions in Syria

The Syrian conflict has created one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time, and now, the first cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed.

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A mercy corps staff member sits at a table smiling with a young participant in azraq, jordan.
June 17, 2020
Three activities that will help your children cope in times of uncertainty
To help families cope with stress, we created an activity series that you can do with your own children to help them during uncertain times.
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Two young participants in iraq wear virtual reality goggles which provide visual and audial immersion.
May 28, 2020
Field testing virtual reality mindfulness and relaxation therapy
In 2015, Mercy Corps began a program to help young people in Iraq cope with trauma by creating physical safe spaces where they can learn, play, and access therapists.
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Farmer in ethiopia working on her crops
May 8, 2020
The facts: What you need to know about global hunger
The hunger cycle has millions of families in its grip. Why don't they have the food they need — and what effect will COVID-19 have on the crisis?
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A swarm of locusts fill the sky above some plants.
May 18, 2020
Desert locusts in East Africa: A plague of another order
As communities brace against COVID-19, a desert locust plague in East Africa threatens to drive hunger rates to unprecedented levels.
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A high school student in nigeria leans forward in their seat inside a classroom with students.
May 20, 2020
What is the effect of COVID-19 on girls’ education?
As the pandemic closes schools around the world, a Mercy Corps team member shares how vulnerable girls are losing the places where they learn and stay safe.
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Nigeria classroom and covid-19 prevention is being taught.
April 20, 2020
Nine ways our COVID-19 Resilience Fund will strengthen communities
As the pandemic exposes and intensifies vulnerability around the world, here’s how we’re supporting public health, access to basics and economic recovery.
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Mercy Corps team member in Zimbabwe with a group of people

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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Mercy Corps Launches Chief Executive Officer Search
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Mercy Corps Board Statement Regarding Neal Keny-Guyer
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