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Displacement

Imagine having just minutes to take what you could from your home before fleeing from disaster or war. This is the reality for millions of displaced families, who languish in overcrowded camps or lonely city streets with no idea when — or if — they can return home. Mercy Corps helps these families with basic supplies and shelter, temporary jobs, makeshift classrooms and preparation for a hoped-for return.

Video: Gathering Around the Well ›

Country: Central African Republic

Bouar, one of the largest cities in Central African Republic, has no running water.

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 Palestinian camp — not what you might expect ›

Country: Lebanon

When I heard I would be going to a Palestinian camp in Lebanon, I had a really hard time wrapping my brain around it.

Blog Post: Delivering aid to Samoa's survivors ›

Country: Samoa

It has been an unforgettable week. Last Friday, we delivered aid packages to 102 women in 15 different villages across the southeast coast of Samoa.

Blog Post: Lake Maninjau ›

Country: Indonesia

About six months ago, I joined some friends in a trip to the beautiful lakeside town of Bukit Tinggi. Today, I returned there for a much different purpose.

Blog Post: Lead them to a better future ›

Country: Indonesia

I started my day with a cup of tea while reading a local newspaper, Padang Ekspres, this morning. The headline for today’s edition read “70 percent of the business economy is destroyed.”

Blog Post: A happy moment amid the ruins ›

Country: Indonesia

I was busy distributing hygiene kits to earthquake-affected households when I was suddenly attracted by the sound of laughter from outside the hall.

Blog Post: Your help means a lot ›

Country: Indonesia

Terima kasih — "thank you" in Bahasa Indonesia — is what we keep hearing from the survivors we help. It means a lot to me and the team here. So does your help.

Blog Post: We won't stop now ›

Country: Indonesia

Mercy Corps has planned a programme strategy to complete the emergency phase, then move quickly forward to the recovery and development phase.

Blog Post: The challenges of post-tsunami Samoa ›

Country: Samoa

Monday was a very long day. We visited with dozens and dozens of ladies who have been severely impacted by the Samoan Tsunami.

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