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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Small boy stands on rubble in background. in foreground, a seated woman wipes away tears.
23 December 2014
Indian Ocean tsunami: Ten years later
It's been a decade since the Indian Ocean tsunami ravaged communities from Indonesia to East Africa. Take a look back at the historic response and how people recovered.
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A woman in niger smiling and looking into the distance
19 December 2014
A world of change: How we've made a difference together this year
Thanks to your support, we've helped 42.5 million people transform their own lives this year. See how you've brought positive change to the world in 2014.
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Children laughing and playing in ethiopia
25 November 2014
A world of thanks for you
You know that a better future is possible when we work together as a global community. This year, supporters like you helped us reach 42 million people. See what our appreciation looks like around the world.
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Map of the philippines reflecting mercy corps' response to typhoon haiyan
08 November 2014
One year after Typhoon Haiyan: Progress report
From emergency relief to economic support, how families in the Philippines are recovering and building a stronger future.
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Abid, who fled to lebanon from syria one year ago, sits with four of his eight children in the cowshed they're now forced to call home.
05 November 2014
In crowded Lebanon, Syrian refugees are forced to shelter in unlikely places
Lebanon is the smallest country crowded with the largest number of Syrian refugees. We're helping families prepare for winter in the abandoned buildings they've found to call home.
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Person navigating a small wooden canoe in shallow water
22 October 2014
The story of Ganyiel: A safe hiding place
The village of Ganyiel is one of few safe places in war-torn South Sudan. Get a glimpse of what life is like for people who’ve sought refuge there.
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