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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Women in niger standing in front of a field
March 13, 2017
Is international aid worth it?
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A refugee camp in greece
March 10, 2017
The young refugees stuck in Greece
Thousands of young people have fled their homes in search of a better life in Europe, only to end up stuck in Greece, waiting for a chance to build a more stable future.
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At a youth center in zaatari, omar al-tal sits with mohammad. mohammad is able to play sports and games while learning important life skills like computers and english. two of mohammad’s favorite activities are playing foosball and soccer, but his favorite is singing. at a recent talent show in the center, he finished third. photo: ezra millstein/mercy corps
March 09, 2017
Omar's vision: How war is shaping the next champions for peace
Omar Al-Tal, a Youth Program Leader in Jordan, believes in the incredible potential of young people today. Hear him talk about the opportunities and challenges they face as they approach the next phase of their lives.
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Rasheedat pictured wearing pink and white beaded bracelet and necklace
March 07, 2017
Empower a woman, unleash a leader: Why we support young female entrepreneurs
We provide women and girls with resources to build better lives, because we know strong women equal strong families and communities.
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A mother teaching her daughter to pick vegetables from their garden.
March 01, 2017
Famine and food insecurity: What's at stake
Our Q&A with Food Security Advisor Kate McMahon discusses what famine means, how it's impacting areas of Africa and the Middle East, and why it's critical that we meet urgent needs to prevent even greater suffering.
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Zipporah with two other women inside the doorway of her store
February 24, 2017
How Kenya's future leaders found their voice
In the aftermath of a violence uprising, we connected young Kenyans to jobs and mentorship, and empowered them to get involved in their communities. Now, they have the skills to build the future they want.
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