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Citizen Involvement

Societies are more peaceful and prosperous when citizens are actively involved in decision-making. Mercy Corps helps create safe spaces where various stakeholders can discuss and debate the choices that affect their lives and communities.

Blog Post: Seeing the work first hand ›

Country: Uganda

It is one thing to read all about the work of an organisation. It is something entirely different to see it with your own eyes. It is inspirational.

Blog Post: A village prepares — and survives ›

Country: Indonesia

When a massive earthquake hit the West Sumatran village of Mangopo last week, Zulkifli didn’t panic. He didn't have time to think — just act.

Blog Post: A cultural bridge ›

Country: Kosovo

A recent multi-ethnic concert, sponsored by Mercy Corps, brought together people from different communities in Kosovo to celebrate the International Day of Peace.

Blog Post: Finding a voice in northern Uganda ›

Country: Uganda

Through Mercy Corps' Pader Peace Programme, Ugandans who were once bruised by conflict and battered by neglect are engaging in collaborative dialogue that finally gives them a voice.

Blog Post: Everyone is an architect ›

As unbelievable as it may sound, more than half of the world's population is now living in cities — a trend that has explicit consequences for us all.

Blog Post: Fighting for their homes ›

Country: Central African Republic

In the Central African Republic, women’s rights here are few, and the enforcement of the laws is almost non-existent. Most women are not even aware they have many rights.

Blog Post: Working on a road to hope ›

Country: Uganda

They say if you want something done you must do it yourself — and that is exactly what Grace Awor is doing for her village of Lamoi, Uganda.

Blog Post: 'I have never seen a place as poor as this' ›

Country: Central African Republic

I am writing from the Central African Republic, a land-locked country slightly smaller than Texas — and the second poorest country on Earth.

Blog Post: Forgiveness ›

Country: Uganda

Over the weekend, I paid attention to news of rioting in Uganda — but now am thinking about what happens in the aftermath of violence.

Opening the Taps ›

Country: Indonesia

If water is life, then Tanah Merah was dying.

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