For refugees fleeing, it's a long road to safety
The insurgents had surrounded her village. Armed fighters were rushing toward them, filling the air with bullets and killing indiscriminately. Nearby ...
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A Clash of Contagions
COVID‑19 and efforts to contain it are exacerbating the underlying drivers of conflict which, left unchecked, have the potential to foment instability ...
The story of Ganyiel: A safe hiding place
Nearly a year of conflict in South Sudan has left millions displaced and hungry, and in Unity, one of the most violent states, there are few safe ...
Is Market Systems Development Inherently a Resilience Approach?
Fueled by increasing uncertainty about the future as well as the need to protect development investments in the face of recurring crises, resilience ...
Building Resilient Food Systems through Agroecological Principles and Practices
Improving smallholder agricultural productivity holds great potential to address poverty, improve household food security and build resilience. At the ...
Labor and Market Assessment Guidance and Tip Sheets
Mercy Corps believes that effective workforce development and employability programs must start with the market. Understanding the needs of local ...
Advancing Local Governance in Fragile Settings: Evidence from Northeast Syria
Effective local governance in fragile, conflict-affected settings underpins sustainable peace and community resilience. When central institutions are ...
Private Sector Engagement Toolkit
A toolkit for effectively building and sustaining program partnerships with the private sector Mercy Corps believes the private sector is one of the ...
Thought Leadership on Peace and Conflict
Last updated January 18, 2022 To seek a deeper understanding of both the underlying causes of violent conflict and what works to prevent, manage, and ...