Children line up to wash their hands before eating lunch at school in Maubisse Villa, Timor-Leste.
Community connection: Top 10 photos of 2024

Our Director of Global Photography shares the stories behind the photos highlighting participant stories and Mercy Corps’ work around the world.

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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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Mercy corps supports the malepe health center in drc with chlorine and hand washing kits to disinfect hands before entering. this measure is very effective for the prevention of ebola. kavira, 23, pregnant with her first child, comes to the health center for an antenatal clinic. her feet are disinfected before entering. photo: rudy nkombo/mercy corps
06 March 2019
Chapter 3: African countries fighting Ebola outbreaks
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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During the 2014 ebola outbreak, community educators for the centre for liberian assistance mobilize in robertsport for a community outreach event on the dangers of ebola. photo: sean sheridan for mercy corps
05 March 2019
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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Image: an informational poster about ebola
05 March 2019
Chapter 1: What is Ebola and what does it do to the body?
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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Child in niger wearing colorful bracelets and a scarf
15 February 2019
7 crises we're watching in 2019
Yemen, Nigeria, Colombia and beyond — here are the top crises we're keeping an eye on in 2019.
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Maria torres ramos portrait
07 January 2019
In Puerto Rico, one community leader prepares for what's next
As Puerto Rico continues to recover from Hurricane Maria, we're working with community leaders like Maria Torres Ramos to help people prepare and build resilience in anticipation of future storms.
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