Mercy Corps CEO on the need to address “the vicious cycle of conflict and climate change”
“It is no longer sufficient to address climate change and conflict separately, as if they were somehow disconnected to global challenges and if they ...
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Building resilience for the gig worker
In 2018, the global gig economy generated $204 billion in gross volume, with transportation‑based services, such as ride‑sharing, taking the share of ...
The young refugees stuck in Greece
For thousands of young refugees, the road to Europe ended on the islands of Greece. They came from countries like Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia, all ...
One year later, recovery in Nepal forges on
Last year, a powerful earthquake in Nepal devastated the country. As we look back, one year later, the numbers tell a story about the disaster itself ...
Out of tragedy, a new family forms
Even in the shade, the heat is stifling. It wraps 43-year-old Oriana like a heavy blanket, adding to the weight of her circumstances. Her 15-year-old ...
Mosul's Children
With conflict over, Mosul's youngest victims face their next challenge: rebuilding a future. I recently spent a week in Iraq photographing Mercy Corps ...
The first 1,000 days: No time for malnutrition
“I am very worried about how I will get food,” Zouera said. Her agricultural community in Niger was coping with the effects of a terrible drought. ...
Effective Strategies to Promote Clean Energy Adoption
Over 95% of refugee households rely on unsafe, polluting fuels—disproportionately impacting women, who are primarily responsible for household energy ...
The facts: Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis
For several years Venezuela — once the richest country in South America — has been hurtling toward economic, social and institutional collapse ...
Signal found: Mercy Corps & community WiFi
Imagine your home has been struck by a devastating category five hurricane. You’re left without power and connections to loved ones, news, and ...