After a year of uncertainty, what’s next is up to all of us

Stories of impact from 2025 show how we’re working, innovating, and partnering to make a difference against all odds.

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People and children sitting together in south sudan
October 11, 2018
What we're doing to help end global hunger
Mercy Corps takes a multi-pronged approach to helping end world hunger, including implementing programs that tackle the multiple drivers of food security, while also engaging in policy discussions that influence our programs. Learn about this work and what is being done to stop world hunger.
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Living in the remote mountains of timor-leste, 18-year-old lourdes studied by solar lamp for years until her family received electricity. now she’s preparing to attend university in dili, the nation’s capital, where she dreams of being minister of education. photo: ezra millstein/mercy corps
October 05, 2018
The dream that launched Lourdes
In the remote mountains of Timor-Leste, 15-year-old Lourdes had a crazy dream. Today, with help from Mercy Corps, that dream is now in motion.
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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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