A call for ceasefire: Gaza crisis intensifies due to restrictions on humanitarian aid

The siege in Gaza must end to prevent continued civilian death, catastrophic hunger, and destruction in Palestine.

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Syrian and jordanian women in a classroom.
10 February 2015
The promise of education brings Syrian and Jordanian girls together
Until recently, Zaatari Village's girls' school was overcrowded and tensions were high. Community leaders worked together to change things for the better.
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Abid, who fled to lebanon from syria one year ago, sits with four of his eight children in the cowshed they're now forced to call home.
05 November 2014
In crowded Lebanon, Syrian refugees are forced to shelter in unlikely places
Lebanon is the smallest country crowded with the largest number of Syrian refugees. We're helping families prepare for winter in the abandoned buildings they've found to call home.
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A girl sitting on the ground with other girls nearby, all laughing, in nigeria
08 October 2014
Life of a girl: Spend the day with Badariya
What's it like to be a 13-year-old girl in West Africa? Badariya doesn't get to spend her day in a classroom, but she's still determined to change her future. Follow a day in her life and see how.
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The life of a girl infographic
06 October 2014
Q&A: How we help girls fulfill their potential
Girls in developing countries face risks at every turn. Learn how we help them stay on a path towards a bright and productive future.
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Sarmila sarki, 18, may become the first dalit girl from her village to ever finish the 10th grade. here she is pictured sitting in class.
02 September 2014
Meet Sarmila: Overcoming challenges to stay in school
Sarmila is from the poorest caste in Nepal, but she's on track to graduate 10th grade. Learn how we help Sarmila and other marginalized girls stay in school.
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Friends mariya and badariya in niger after participating in one of mercy corps' discussion groups for girls. photo: sean sheridan for mercy corps
12 August 2014
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.
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