Where are the world's toughest places?

Mercy Corps works in 16 of the 20 most vulnerable countries in the new 2014 Fragile States Index. Learn about the crises some of these countries are up against, and what we're doing to help families overcome them.
Woman walking under cloudy sky with silhouette reflected on wet ground

How we work: Cash

Cash is one of the quickest ways to help people get back on their feet and on their way to recovery when crises strike. Whether in the form of vouchers, pre-paid debit cards, mobile transfers, paper money or cash-for-work, it's a direct way of supporting people who need it most.
Image: Hands holding cash and a Mercy Corps ID card during a distribution of emergency cash

How we work: Emergency response

As disasters increasingly strike families and children in vulnerable places around the world, Mercy Corps is there to provide lifesaving relief and help communities build back stronger.
Mercy Corps team members in Puerto Rico respond in the aftermath of an earthquake.

Dreaming for the future: Youth around the world

87% of the world's youth live in developing countries. How do we help them overcome the difficult challenges they face? Read their stories and hear about their hopes for a better future.
Friends Mariya and Badariya in Niger after participating in one of Mercy Corps' discussion groups for girls. Photo: Sean Sheridan for Mercy Corps

Chapter 8: Fight Ebola with Mercy Corps

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.
A child washes hands at a hygiene station in a displacement camp on the outskirts of Goma, DRC. In 2015, when this photo was taken, about 5,000 people lived in the camp because of ongoing violence and political instability in eastern Congo. Photo: Corinna Robbins/Mercy Corps