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Protect vital foreign aid funding

The Trump Administration has proposed slashing foreign aid funding by up to 80%. Urge Congress to protect lifesaving foreign aid now.

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When aid disappears: The human cost of foreign aid cuts

April 01, 2025

What happens when the emergency aid to communities facing hunger, war, extreme weather, and disaster abruptly stops?

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Displaced, yet determined

On this World Refugee Day, Mercy Corps is sharing stories of refugees on the path to self-reliance in Uganda.

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Creating a family emergency preparedness plan

Emergencies can change everything in an instant. Having an emergency plan and kit can help your family feel more prepared.

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Powering change: Connecting women entrepreneurs to solar energy

Access to affordable energy transforms lives and livelihoods for small business owners in Senegal.

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Digital tools help restore rangelands and adapt to a changing climate

Communities in Kenya partnered with Mercy Corps and Cisco to spark collaboration and innovation in the wake of extreme weather challenges.

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Gaza is starving: Our team grapples with an escalating hunger crisis

Without immediate action to reopen border crossings and release of lifesaving supplies, the consequences for 2.3 million people in Gaza will be catastrophic.

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Myanmar earthquake: Mercy Corps’ response as urgent needs soar

Millions need critical assistance in the wake of a magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Mandalay.