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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Olga, 16, attends a group training session at a demonstration plot in her community in guatemala. the agricultural education is part of mercy corps’ initiative to give guatemalan youth alternatives to migration.
07 April 2017
A future without migration: How we’re empowering youth to build a life at home
Migration is rampant is some parts of Guatemala. We're providing young people with the education and skills they need to thrive without having to leave their community.
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Young boy in lebanon
17 March 2017
The facts: What you need to know about U.S. foreign aid
U.S. foreign assistance plays a critical role in saving lives and lifting people out of poverty around the world. With humanitarian funding from many partners, Mercy Corps is showing millions of people the path to a brighter future.
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Ronald headshot
15 March 2017
Meet the Mercy Corps team: Ronald, Uganda
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Women in niger standing in front of a field
13 March 2017
Is international aid worth it?
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A refugee camp in greece
10 March 2017
The young refugees stuck in Greece
Thousands of young people have fled their homes in search of a better life in Europe, only to end up stuck in Greece, waiting for a chance to build a more stable future.
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At a youth center in zaatari, omar al-tal sits with mohammad. mohammad is able to play sports and games while learning important life skills like computers and english. two of mohammad’s favorite activities are playing foosball and soccer, but his favorite is singing. at a recent talent show in the center, he finished third. photo: ezra millstein/mercy corps
09 March 2017
Omar's vision: How war is shaping the next champions for peace
Omar Al-Tal, a Youth Program Leader in Jordan, believes in the incredible potential of young people today. Hear him talk about the opportunities and challenges they face as they approach the next phase of their lives.
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