Blog
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Libra: Creating financial opportunity for all
We've joined the Libra Association, the organization responsible for developing Libra - a new global currency that we believe could spark a revolution in financial inclusion.
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Guatemala: Where violence traps youth in poverty, opportunity frees them
In Guatemala City's most dangerous neighborhoods, deeply-rooted violence, poverty and lack of opportunity fuel chronic instability that keeps people from thriving. Learn how we're working with young people like Claudia to break that cycle.
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United States: Mercy Corps co-founder Dan O'Neill retires
After 40 years of leadership, Dan O’Neill, Mercy Corps co-founder and global humanitarian, has retired.
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Yemen: Picturing a brighter future: One woman's journey to serve her community through photography
Hayat knew from experience that not having a woman photographer in her community was limiting other women's options. So she picked up a camera to fix that.
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Afghanistan: Afghanistan quick facts
Decades of conflict and other challenges have left Afghanistan poor and unstable. We're helping Afghanistan recover and become a stronger state. Find out how you can join us.
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Syria: A generation transformed by conflict in Syria
Mercy Corps talked with Syrian adolescents, ages 14 to 19 years old, to gain a deeper understanding of the conflict from their perspective. Here's what they told us.
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Palestine (West Bank/Gaza): I'm a 25-year-old woman in Gaza. Learning to code changed my life.
Inside a small, buzzing office in the Gaza Strip, a new generation of geeks is writing code for companies around the world.
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Quick facts: Central American migration
As the current U.S. administration has announced plans to cut aid to Central America and tighten restrictions for asylum seekers, questions about the value of U.S. assistance in this region have never been more urgent. Read on to learn more about what’s driving the Central American migration crisis and join us to support the preservation of vital U.S. aid to Central America.
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Zimbabwe: From the field: Our team reports on Cyclone Idai recovery in Zimbabwe
Several weeks after the disaster struck southern Africa, a member of our emergency response reflects on seeing continued need and the first signs of hope firsthand.
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Nigeria: A tale of overcoming: One girl's journey from orphan to leader
In a world filled with obstacles, Suwaiba has steadfastly chased her dreams — and empowered others along the way. Read her story.