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Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Yemen: Tell Congress: Protect women and girls caught in conflict
Add your voice: Tell Congress to pass the International Violence Against Women Act and ensure that policies protecting women and girls facing conflict are enforced.
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Syria: The Wages of War: How are Syrians adapting their lives to the crisis?
Despite years of war, one-third of Syrian households have adapted their livelihoods so they can keep going during conflict. Read how, in this interview with Mercy Corps' research and learning team.
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A farmer in Syria
In a land scarred by conflict, one Syrian farmer sees something unexpected: opportunity.
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Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Yemen: Tell Congress: No drastic cuts to foreign aid
Tell Congress to reject massive cuts to lifesaving humanitarian aid. The President’s proposed FY 2019 budget slashes critical funding for foreign assistance.
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South Sudan, Uganda: In Uganda, two women form a friendship without borders
At Bidi Bidi refugee settlement in Uganda, see what happens when a South Sudanese refugee and a Ugandan woman unite to build better lives, together.
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Partnering with Mastercard to provide cash and financial services
Mastercard actively supports Mercy Corps and our mission through innovative technology and products that we are able to incorporate into our global programming. Our partnership allows people we work with to get access to the cash and financial services they need to thrive.
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Guatemala: In Guatemala City, choice changes everything
Drugs, violence and poverty are rife in Guatemala City, leaving many young people feeling they don't have the power to change their circumstances. We're showing them otherwise.
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Nigeria: How Mercy Corps is meeting the threat of cholera in Northeast Nigeria
Mercy Corps is responding to the urgent threat of cholera in Nigeria's Borno State, as a five-month outbreak affected more than 5,000 people and resulted in more than 60 deaths in 2017. Though the outbreak has been contained thanks to a coordinated response between sectors, the risk of future outbreaks remains high for vulnerable populations already struggling to survive.
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Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Yemen: Tell Congress: No drastic cuts to foreign aid
Tell Congress to reject massive cuts to lifesaving humanitarian aid. The President’s FY 2019 budget slashes critical funding for foreign assistance. We must stand up now for humanitarian values — and for families around the world.
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How we work: Cash Cash is one of the quickest ways to help people get back on their feet and on their way to recovery when crises strike. Whether in the form of vouchers, pre-paid debit cards, mobile transfers, paper money or cash-for-work, it's a direct way of supporting people who need it most.