Displaced, yet determined

On this year's World Refugee Day, Mercy Corps shared stories of refugees on the path to self-reliance in Uganda.

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A group of three girls listening to two young women present
March 06, 2019
We worked with adolescent girls to design their own reproductive health sessions. Here's what they taught us.
Refugee girls in Zaatari camp told us that they primarily learned about their bodies from older girls. So we let them take the lead.
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Image: an informational poster about ebola
March 05, 2019
Chapter 1: What is Ebola and what does it do to the body?
Ebola is a deadly virus that has caused devastation across the globe, particularly in Africa. Together, we can fight Ebola and build communities that can take a stand against future outbreaks. This guide is designed to answer questions about Ebola and help you take action.
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During the 2014 ebola outbreak, community educators for the centre for liberian assistance mobilize in robertsport for a community outreach event on the dangers of ebola. photo: sean sheridan for mercy corps
March 05, 2019
Ebola outbreaks in Africa
Ebola is a deadly virus that has caused devastation across the globe, particularly in Africa. Together, we can fight Ebola and build communities that can take a stand against future outbreaks. This guide is designed to answer questions about Ebola and help you take action.
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Child in niger wearing colorful bracelets and a scarf
February 15, 2019
7 crises we're watching in 2019
Yemen, Nigeria, Colombia and beyond — here are the top crises we're keeping an eye on in 2019.
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A smiling person in a black coat wears a lapel microphone while a group of smiling people stand behind her in kenya.
February 11, 2019
Exploring capital challenges for social enterprises in youth employment
Automation, gig economy models, and the accelerating migration of jobs and labor offer both promise and uncertainty for anyone trying to adapt to the 21st century world of work.
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A bearded man reaching into a crate of green beans
February 07, 2019
In Yemen, a father transforms an entire community
When Yemen's conflict made it impossible for Wassim to find steady work, Mercy Corps helped him do something bold—and create a far-reaching impact.
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