8 actions you can take today for a better tomorrow

A mercy corps staff member crouches to speak to a group of people sitting down.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mercy Corps teams speak with community members receiving cash assistance.

Against the extreme challenges of this year, we’ve seen how people can come together to make a difference for their families, their communities and people they may never meet. We know the only way forward is to act — together. Across beliefs and borders, and with everything we’ve got. Here are some actions you can take today to help build a future we can all share. Because what we do right now will shape what happens next.

Antoinette in Democratic Republic of Congo
Make a donation
After the extraordinary year we’ve had — where the impacts of COVID-19 made lives already filled with hardship even more difficult — your support is more important than ever. Make a gift and help shape the future.
An adult smiles while carrying a smiling child clinging to their back.
Give the gift of a brighter future
Honor someone you love by making a donation on their behalf, and share your gift by sending an electronic or print-at-home card. With your tribute, you are giving the gift of a brighter future for families in need.
Uganda boy surrounded by people
Become a monthly giver
The steady support of our monthly givers enables us to quickly respond to emergencies and then continue to deliver long-term support for fragile communities. Become a monthly giver today.
School children sitting in a row, one smiles at the camera.
Take a stand
Be an advocate for people around the world by adding your voice to one of our active petitions to Congress. Help transform the lives of the women and girls, fight climate change, and support aid with your signature.
A vendor smiles at the camera from behind a display of their wares.
Support small business
Our Northwest Made Holiday Market features small businesses from the Portland Area, many of whom have received financing, mentorship and education from our Mercy Corps Northwest team. Supporting small businesses that have been hit hard by COVID-19 and local unrest will help communities recover and thrive, so shop for good this season.
Two individuals laugh while posing for the camera.
Fundraise
You can help make sure every single person has what they need to thrive by participating in our Season of Giving fundraiser. Or, start your own fundraiser and invite family, friends and colleagues to make a donation.
A business owner sits among her handicrafts in her shop in Jordan.
Volunteer
If you have expertise that can benefit a small business, volunteer with MicroMentor and connect virtually with thousands of entrepreneurs around the world, sharing your know-how to help them succeed at their business.
Two Mercy Corps team members and a small boy walking; one man is carrying a chair and the other man is carrying the boy's backpack and walking hand-in-hand with the boy.
Join our year of action
We’re proclaiming 2021 a year of action. Every month, we’ll unveil one way you can be part of what’s next at Mercy Corps. The series starts in January, but you can add monthly action reminders to your calendar now.

Building together is in Mercy Corps’ DNA. It’s how we’ve helped communities around the world push back against crises for more than four decades. So, even in a year as challenging as 2020, our team members, partners, supporters and the communities we serve are still finding new possibilities for a brighter future in the most fragile places around the world. We hope you’ll join us by taking action today.