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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Two women sitting with a baby resting in background
September 13, 2018
Building stronger communities through small businesses
Supporting entrepreneurs in Mali helps people become positive forces for change in their families and communities. Find out how.
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Carmen stands in her kitchen with a mop and bucket
September 12, 2018
Carmen's story: Recovering from disaster by rebuilding the past
Puerto Rico's most vulnerable residents continue to deal with hardship one year after Hurricane Maria, but with your help, we're building beyond disaster.
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Amani speaking with a mercy corps employee
August 20, 2018
"Treat them as they are": How a safe space helped a young refugee blossom
Young refugees like Amani are often forced to grow up too fast, faced with adult decisions and traumatic circumstances. Read more about how we're helping her gain life skills and more in her refugee camp.
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Congolese woman and child
August 15, 2018
Climate-proofing futures: How we're preparing young people for more extreme weather to come
As climate change continues to worsen weather patterns and exacerbate hunger and conflict, young people -- especially those living in the world's poorest countries -- will bear the brunt of the impact. Find out how Mercy Corps is helping young people prepare.
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Woman standing in green leafy garden with trees in background
August 06, 2018
Unveiling a world of possibility on India’s tea estates
Life on India's tea estates can be difficult — especially for youth who have limited access to resources and opportunities to build a bright future. Learn how we're helping them look past their circumstances and see possibility.
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Perspectives: a humanitarian lens on global issues
July 20, 2018
There's more to peace than solving violent extremism
If we want to invest in a more peaceful world, we have to balance short and long term goals.
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