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Humanitarian crisis deepens

Humanitarian assistance is needed by millions of people.

Children line up to wash their hands before eating lunch at school in Maubisse Villa, Timor-Leste.

Community connection: Top 10 photos of 2024

18 December 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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Sami is a volunteer at one of mercy corps' child-friendly spaces in zaatari camp. his work has given him a new sense of purpose, and he's now sharing that with others. photo: sumaya agha for mercy corps

From refugee to role model

Sami hated life in the refugee camp when he arrived. Now, two years later, he’s helping other young people shift their perspective and dream for the future.

As a pastoralist in ethiopia, dima halke relies on the milk her livestock produce to support her eight children. photo: sean sheridan for mercy corps

Radio soap opera tackles nutrition in pastoral communities

What do Mercy Corps and Warner Bros. have in common? The new Ethiopian radio soap opera we created to inspire families to live healthier lives. Meet the characters and take a listen.

Sister and brother syrian refugees.

8 important things Syrians have lost to four years of war

Four years after the start of the war in Syria, millions of refugees are still far from home. What are the daily challenges they face?

For vulnerable young people in car, like berthe, education and vocational training mean opportunities for a better life. all photos: marie de col/mercy corps

Building towards a better future

As the only woman in her carpentry workshop, Berthe has to be tough. But the skills she’s learning will help give her family the future they deserve.

Women aren't often involved in business in rural nepal, but 59-year-old harikala is the strong leader of her family's bustling pickle shop.

A smart matriarch turns pickles into profit

In hot western Nepal, Harikala Yogi and her family have mastered the art of pickling mangoes. See how Harikala broke boundaries and took the family business to new heights.

Woman in patterned scarf balancing two blue buckets across her shoulders using a stick

Who are the world's toughest women?

We work with brave and resilient women all around the world. In honor of International Women's Day, we are celebrating just a few of the toughest women we know. Meet them and share their inspiring stories.