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Lebanon, Syria: After years of violence, one family finds hope
The war in Syria changed everything for Fozza. The regular, peaceful home she shared with her husband, Khalil, six children and eight grandchildren was gone, replaced by a life in conflict.
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South Sudan: For families in famine, a better life starts with water
With disease running rampant and food scarce, Mercy Corps is on the ground in the Koch region of South Sudan setting up water access to help fight famine.
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Syria: Syrian farmers sow seeds of hope in Mercy Corps' agriculture program
Mercy Corps is helping Syrian farmers feed their communities again and give displaced persons the means to raise their own food.
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South Sudan: 'This is the last chance we have': A report from the front lines of famine
A Q&A with Deepmala Mahla, Mercy Corps' country director for South Sudan, on the realities of famine in one of the world's poorest countries.
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7 reasons to love Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps was just named America's "Brand of the Year" and "Most Loved Brand" in the International Aid Nonprofit category of the Harris Poll's 2017 EquiTrend brand survey. We're honored that Mercy Corps and our important work has been recognized.
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Nigeria: Starving children: Beyond the photos
Starving children often become the face of a hunger crisis. But behind every photo that captures the world’s attention is a picture that’s harder to see: a grueling sequence of politics, economics, war and disaster that ends, mercilessly, in a child with nothing to eat.
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Jordan: PHOTOS: In Jordan, refugees find healing in the wilderness
To help Syrian refugees adapt to their new community, Mercy Corps uses wilderness therapy, including activities like hiking and rock climbing, so Syrian and Jordanian youth can interact in the outdoors, away from the struggles of daily life.
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Guatemala: A future without migration: How we’re empowering youth to build a life at home
Migration is rampant is some parts of Guatemala. We're providing young people with the education and skills they need to thrive without having to leave their community.
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Greece, Syria, Turkey: Ambulance boat to save lives on perilous Aegean migrant route
A new sea ambulance donated by Mercy Corps to a Turkish search-and-rescue team will save the lives of distressed seafarers, including refugees and migrants who undertake the dangerous sea-crossing to Greece.
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Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Haiti, Niger, Pakistan, Timor-Leste, Yemen: Where are the 11 hungriest countries in the world?
Hunger is a global problem that goes well beyond Africa. How many of the world's hungriest countries can you name?