Displaced, yet determined

On this year's World Refugee Day, Mercy Corps shared stories of refugees on the path to self-reliance in Uganda.

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In this informal settlement in syria, people are still waiting to be able to return home. we're providing them with arrival kits to help them with basic essentials. photo: ezra millstein/mercy corps
05 April 2019
"There is still a humanitarian need at an incredibly large scale": Q&A with the deputy country director for Syria
We're still at the front lines of the crisis in Syria. Learn more in this interview with our Deputy Country Director Made Ferguson, who shares his on-the-ground perspective on the current situation.
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Hands holding a necklace with a heart pendant
12 March 2019
We asked refugees: What did you bring with you?
Many Syrian refugees fled with only seconds to grab what matters to them most. These personal items are now bittersweet symbols of home and hope.
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Image: turquoise rubber gloves are hanging to dry after being sanitized
07 March 2019
Chapter 7: What will it take to stop Ebola?
Ebola is a deadly virus that has caused devastation across the globe, particularly in Africa. Together, we can fight Ebola and build communities that can take a stand against future outbreaks. This guide is designed to answer questions about Ebola and help you take action.
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Habibu, hygienist at the malepe health center in drc, takes the temperature of every person who enters the health center after attending our training about preventing the spread of the ebola virus epidemic. photo: rudy nkombo/mercy corps
07 March 2019
Chapter 5: Ebola's effect on healthcare systems in Africa
Ebola is a deadly virus that has caused devastation across the globe, particularly in Africa. Together, we can fight Ebola and build communities that can take a stand against future outbreaks. This guide is designed to answer questions about Ebola and help you take action.
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Christine, 6, and her little brother gabriel, 3, practice their hand washing techniques. photo: rudy nkombo/mercy corps
07 March 2019
Chapter 6: The effects of an Ebola outbreak on children in Africa
Ebola is a deadly virus that has caused devastation across the globe, particularly in Africa. Together, we can fight Ebola and build communities that can take a stand against future outbreaks. This guide is designed to answer questions about Ebola and help you take action.
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Community educators for the centre for liberian assistance mobilize for community outreach on the dangers of ebola. photo: sean sheridan for mercy corps
06 March 2019
Chapter 2: Major Ebola outbreaks in Africa
Ebola is a deadly virus that has caused devastation across the globe, particularly in Africa. Together, we can fight Ebola and build communities that can take a stand against future outbreaks. This guide is designed to answer questions about Ebola and help you take action.
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