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Water, sanitation needs soar as South Sudan conflict persists

Ongoing violence in South Sudan continues to force people from their homes and into the relative safety of the U.N. displacement site in Bentiu. We're working to meet the critical sanitation and hygiene needs of the site's growing population.
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Escape to safety: One staff member's journey

When fighting erupted in Bentiu one year ago, Mercy Corps staff were forced to flee and begin a long journey towards safety. Here, one team member tells his story.
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Reaching Nepal's invisible villages

In the aftermath of the disaster, villages just outside Kathmandu were overlooked. Our team was the first to reach them this week with much-needed emergency supply kits.
Villages on the outskirts of Kathmandu had been overlooked by relief efforts until our team reached them with emergency supplies this week. All photos: Miguel Samper for Mercy Corps

One year later, recovery in Nepal forges on

After suffering devastating earthquakes last year, Nepal was hit with an early monsoon season and a crippling fuel crisis. Now, recovery is moving forward and our team is there as Nepalis continue to recover, and rebuild their lives.
Nepalese road construction worker.

Why we're not giving up on South Sudan

More than 5 million people face starvation in South Sudan — but we're not giving up. Read how we're changing lives amid a horrific crisis.
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