News Releases & Alerts

Somalia has Avoided Famine, but Nearly 8.3 Million People are on the Verge of Starvation
Nearly 8.3 million people are waking up without enough to eat. According to new data from the Integrated Food Security...
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Mercy Corps Applauds UN Security Council for Passing Groundbreaking Humanitarian Safeguard
Today, the UN Security Council approved a resolution establishing a humanitarian “carve out” across all sanctions...
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News Alert: 10,000 Displaced by Indonesia Earthquake, Mercy Corps Initiates Emergency Response
Mercy Corps Indonesia is initiating a rapid response to the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that struck West Java, Indonesia on...
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Creating Loss and Damage Fund at COP27 Was a Step Forward but Must be Accompanied by Investments in Climate Adaptation and Mitigation
Statement by Dr. Farah Naureen, Mercy Corps’ Country Director for Pakistan “The agreement to establish a Loss and Damage...
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With Just Hours Left and No Fund to Address Losses and Damages, COP27 Risks Being Lost and Damaged
Statement by Dr. Farah Naureen, Mercy Corps’ Country Director for Pakistan “At COP27 we’ve seen unprecedented pressure...
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Joint Statement: Immediate Global Action Required to Prevent Famine in the Horn of Africa 
A 5th consecutive season of drought has been set in motion by a poor start to October – December rains, and below...
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