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7 ways you can prepare for disaster

Disasters are intensifying, so it’s critical to go beyond preparing your emergency plans and kits. Get tips from the experts on how you can plan for a better recovery.

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September 09, 2020
The facts: Hurricane Maria's effect on Puerto Rico
Get the facts about how Puerto Rico has been affected by Hurricane Maria, what we're doing, and how you can help.
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February 21, 2020
Becoming Lami Autobody
The story of how Mercy Corps Northwest helped a determined refugee get his business off the ground in Portland, Oregon.
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January 29, 2020
Signal found: Mercy Corps & community WiFi
Moving beyond emergency aid, Mercy Corps’ strategy shifted to longer-term recovery and disaster resilience to strengthen communities.
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July 12, 2019
How supporting small businesses unlocks brighter futures in the Pacific Northwest
Since its inception, Mercy Corps Northwest has placed millions of dollars into the hands of budding entrepreneurs and fostered the creation of more than 15,000 businesses. Here are a few of those entrepreneurs’ stories.
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Olga, 16, dropped out of school to help support her family in guatemala. after participating in a mercy corps program, she says she has a new sense of purpose and wants to finish school to become a clothing designer. "[young people] think that in the united states they will have a better future, but it's not true,” she says. “we don't know what our abilities are. we just need a little bit of a push." photo: corinna robbins/mercy corps
May 01, 2019
The 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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January 07, 2019
In Puerto Rico, one community leader prepares for what's next
As Puerto Rico continues to recover from Hurricane Maria, we're working with community leaders like Maria Torres Ramos to help people prepare and build resilience in anticipation of future storms.
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