Gaza ceasefire

The ceasefire is a critical step but now we must urgently surge the immediate, consistent, and safe delivery of life-saving aid.

Research and resources

Explore case studies, impact evaluations, reports, and other technical documents about our programs. Learn about our research partnerships, and please contact us if you have any questions.

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Kenyan community members meet in the outdoors under trees.

October 22, 2025

Enabling Adaptation

Sharing findings from Mercy Corps research in Northern Kenya showing how participatory approaches to research and programming can strengthen locally led adaptation to drought.

Bundles of currency on a table.

October 15, 2025

Value for Money at Mercy Corps

The document provides practical guidance for teams on how to apply VfM thinking, utilize the 5Es approach and introduces the analytical methodology to assess Value for Money at Mercy Corps.

Afghanistan community members assembled in public space.

October 08, 2025

Crisis Compounded

Drawing on field data, this new report reveals how unprecedented mass returns are compounding the growing crisis in water access, quality, and affordability in Afghanistan.

Two nepalese students work and use a water pump together.

October 08, 2025

Heatwave Impact and Coping Strategies in Public Schools of Madhesh Province

The report explores the lived experiences of students and teachers in Madhesh Province and evaluates the adaptation strategies currently in place to address this hazard.

Community leaders in karamoja, uganda, taking part in interest-based mediation and negotiation training through the cclap program.

September 30, 2025

The Climate and Conflict Situation Report

Climate risks and resource scarcity, intersect with existing vulnerabilities, such as weak governance structures and socio-economic inequities, to amplify conflict in these regions.

Kenyan community members standing as a group amidst agricultural crops.

September 26, 2025

Closing the Gap

Poverty Graduation has emerged as one of the most promising and rigorously evaluated approaches for improving the well-being of ultra-poor households in low-income settings.