Press Releases

July 28, 2009

Mercy Corps partners with City of Edinburgh to quick-start disaster appeals ›

In a UK-first, the City of Edinburgh Council and humanitarian charity Mercy Corps have teamed up to create a quick-start fundraising process in response to crises overseas.

June 12, 2009

Joint Statement on Registration of Mercy Corps Scotland in Northern Sudan ›

Mercy Corps and Mercy Corps Scotland clarify statements made by UN Undersecretary General John Holmes.

April 28, 2009

Mercy Corps Prepares to Meet Overwhelming Humanitarian Needs in Sri Lanka ›

Portland, OR – The global relief and development agency Mercy Corps is mounting a humanitarian response to the growing crisis in northern Sri Lanka, where more than 90,000 people have fled figh

April 2, 2009

Mercy Corps Lauds President Obama's Plan for Increased Funding to Fight Hunger and Poverty ›

The global relief and development agency Mercy Corps today praised President Barack Obama’s announcement of new U.S. funding to help the world’s poorest people overcome hunger and poverty.

March 30, 2009

Free Online Service Connects Entrepreneurs with Experienced Mentors to Grow Successful Small Businesses ›

MicroMentor 2.0 supports local small businesses by providing entrepreneurs with access to one-on-one mentoring.

March 4, 2009

Mercy Corps Confirms Registration to Operate in Sudan Has Been Revoked ›

The global relief and development agency Mercy Corps confirms that the Government of Sudan today revoked its registration to operate.

March 3, 2009

Mercy Corps and Qatar Charity Provide $10 Million "Economic Stimulus" for the Gaza Strip ›

Bold initiative will focus on youth, create jobs, build businesses and jumpstart technology sector. Gaza work is step one of a broader Middle East partnership between Mercy Corps and Qatar Charity.

February 27, 2009

Four Portland Kid Bands Inspired by Oscar-Winning Film Slumdog Millionaire to Hold Benefit Concert ›

Kids ranging in age from 10 to 17 years old unite with music to help impoverished children around the world.

February 24, 2009

Broad-Based Humanitarian Coalition Unveils Roadmap to End Global Hunger ›

Bipartisan legislation supports roadmap calling for more comprehensive, effective strategy.

January 28, 2009

Mercy Corps Launches Extensive Rebuilding and Post-Trauma Assistance in Gaza ›

British Government invests nearly $1.3 million in agency’s efforts to help families rebuild and kids recover. Work marks shift in agency’s strategy from relief to long-term recovery.

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Seattle, Washington

Joy Portella
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Edinburgh, Scotland

Ross Hornsey
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Mercy Corps UK
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