Children line up to wash their hands before eating lunch at school in Maubisse Villa, Timor-Leste.
Community connection: Top 10 photos of 2024

Our Director of Global Photography shares the stories behind the photos highlighting participant stories and Mercy Corps’ work around the world.

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Three women sitting at a table laughing
January 22, 2024
Celebrating Mercy Corps Northwest and the entrepreneurial community
Since 1998, more than 12,000 clients have received small business education and $16.5 million dollars in grants and loans.
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In cataño, puerto rico, volunteers at association pro juventud y comunidad de barrio palmas, a mercy corps resilience hub, prepare supplies for distribution.
October 10, 2022
‘Resilience Hubs’ in Puerto Rico are vital in the wake of Hurricane Fiona
Since 2017, Mercy Corps has transformed local community centers to support disaster preparedness and offer critical services and training.
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Eddy holford holding beverages he made with his mobile café business vehicle.
February 22, 2022
Back in business: Supporting Black entrepreneurs during COVID
Six small business owners make it work with grants and support from Mercy Corps.
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A person standing outside a neighborhood commercial-retail space.
April 14, 2021
Reimagining real estate investments to close the racial wealth gap
Our innovative Community Investment Trust program provides an opportunity for neighbors to build wealth together in the U.S.
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A barber trims the beard of a customer.
February 19, 2021
Community first: Black entrepreneurs show us what’s possible
Across the Pacific Northwest, Black entrepreneurs show us what’s possible for local communities – showcasing craft, perseverance, and the power of humanity.
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A woman with gray hair and a purple cardigan stands outside a home in puerto rico
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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