Young men and women take part in a social coheson exercise in Kabul, Afghanistan
What COVID-19 means for people living in fragile places

COVID-19 is already eroding progress in some of the world’s most fragile places, but by redoubling our efforts, we still have an opportunity to reduce the pandemic’s impacts on the most vulnerable.

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  • 85%

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News and features
A woman with gray hair and a purple cardigan stands outside a home in puerto rico
September 9, 2020
The facts: Hurricane Maria's effect on Puerto Rico
Get the facts about how Puerto Rico has been affected by Hurricane Maria, what we're doing, and how you can help.
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Jordanian man working outside.
September 4, 2020
Youth unemployment: a global crisis
The long-term effects of youth unemployment can be devastating for fragile countries, so Mercy Corps is partnering with young people around the world to turn the tide.
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August 17, 2020
Introducing our new CEO, Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
Tjada brings exceptional experience and a deep commitment to tackling global challenges, and we're excited to have her at the helm starting October 15.
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Beirut street scene, after the explosion.
August 14, 2020
Surviving crisis: Why rebuilding Beirut’s small businesses matters
As Lebanon recovers from the explosion in Beirut, Mercy Corps is helping small businesses rebuild to help families survive.
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A person wearing headphones speaks into a microphone inside a broadcast studio in jordan.
August 10, 2020
Radio repurposed: An old technology offers girls new chances
Worldwide, COVID-19 halted education. While many schools switched to online learning, girls in some rural communities lack internet or smartphone access. The solution? Radio.
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Two women cooking in guatemala. photo: miguel samper for mercy corps
July 20, 2020
From our kitchens to yours: Unique recipes from around the world
Members of our global team share recipes and perspective on how the COVID-19 crisis has affected food and meal customs in their countries.
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Who we are

Mercy Corps is a global team of humanitarians working together on the front lines of crisis, disaster, poverty and climate change to create a world where everyone can prosper. Beyond delivering aid to meet urgent needs, we develop long-term solutions to make lasting change possible.

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What we do

In over 40 countries, we work with local changemakers, global innovators and people most affected by crises to help fragile communities break the cycle of poverty, rebuild after disaster and forge new paths to prosperity in the face of injustice, instability and climate change.

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