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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A person stands among plants in a garden.
11 March 2021
Syria’s greatest force for change: Its people
Country Director Kieren Barnes shares how we’re reinforcing our commitment to the people of Syria.
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Humanitarian aid team members hand food to a participant.
11 March 2021
Humanitarians reflect on one year of the COVID-19 crisis
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Mercy Corps team members share their experiences responding to the global crisis.
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Three nepalese girls pose with hands out in front of them.
09 March 2021
Girls speak up and fight back for a safer world
COVID-19 lockdowns have increased the risk of gender-based violence. In Nepal, our self-defense classes help girls grow stronger in body and mind.
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A group of young people pose together outside a temporary structure they designed and decorated themselves.
05 March 2021
3 ways our teams are challenging gender norms around the world
Mercy Corps team members share three ways they are busting harmful gender norms in their communities and countries.
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A person holds a cheese block in a cheese making facility.
04 March 2021
The woman who gave me hope in the midst of COVID-19
A story from Georgia about a courageous entrepreneur who grew her dairy business in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
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A barber trims the beard of a customer.
19 February 2021
Community first: Black entrepreneurs show us what’s possible
Across the Pacific Northwest, Black entrepreneurs show us what’s possible for local communities – showcasing craft, perseverance, and the power of humanity.
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