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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Living in the remote mountains of timor-leste, 18-year-old lourdes studied by solar lamp for years until her family received electricity. now she’s preparing to attend university in dili, the nation’s capital, where she dreams of being minister of education. photo: ezra millstein/mercy corps
05 October 2018
The dream that launched Lourdes
In the remote mountains of Timor-Leste, 15-year-old Lourdes had a crazy dream. Today, with help from Mercy Corps, that dream is now in motion.
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Two women sitting with a baby resting in background
13 September 2018
Building stronger communities through small businesses
Supporting entrepreneurs in Mali helps people become positive forces for change in their families and communities. Find out how.
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Carmen stands in her kitchen with a mop and bucket
12 September 2018
Carmen's story: Recovering from disaster by rebuilding the past
Puerto Rico's most vulnerable residents continue to deal with hardship one year after Hurricane Maria, but with your help, we're building beyond disaster.
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Amani speaking with a mercy corps employee
20 August 2018
"Treat them as they are": How a safe space helped a young refugee blossom
Young refugees like Amani are often forced to grow up too fast, faced with adult decisions and traumatic circumstances. Read more about how we're helping her gain life skills and more in her refugee camp.
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Congolese woman and child
15 August 2018
Climate-proofing futures: How we're preparing young people for more extreme weather to come
As climate change continues to worsen weather patterns and exacerbate hunger and conflict, young people -- especially those living in the world's poorest countries -- will bear the brunt of the impact. Find out how Mercy Corps is helping young people prepare.
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Woman standing in green leafy garden with trees in background
06 August 2018
Unveiling a world of possibility on India’s tea estates
Life on India's tea estates can be difficult — especially for youth who have limited access to resources and opportunities to build a bright future. Learn how we're helping them look past their circumstances and see possibility.
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