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When aid disappears: The human cost of foreign aid cuts

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

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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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February 17, 2020
The gift of a lifetime: A mother builds a better future for her daughter
A story of how Mercy Corps is empowering women in Nepal to break the cycle of poverty and transform their lives
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February 06, 2020
Opening the future for young people in Kenya
In a country where young people make up two thirds of the unemployment rate, a mobile app is building the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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Young people sit on sofas while learning to use virtual reality equipment.
February 05, 2020
Measuring the impact of technology
Mercy Corps’ Technology for Development (T4D) team is building tools to evaluate the impact that technology actually has on programs and work processes.
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January 30, 2020
Post-investment support: The why
Mercy Corps Ventures invests in social enterprises trying to improve income and/or access for consumers living in the most vulnerable communities.
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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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