Opening the future for young people in Kenya

In a country where young people make up almost two thirds of the unemployment rate, a mobile app is making small-business ownership a reality for young people in Kenya. Learn more about Lynk, and the possibilities it holds for the next generation of small-business owners ▸

URGENT: FAMILIES NEED HELP TO GET THROUGH WINTER.

Imagine having a newborn baby, or an elderly parent, or a sick relative. Imagine not being able to take care of them because you’re trapped in eight inches of snow and can’t leave your tent. This is the reality for too many Syrian families who have been struggling to get through brutal winter weather. Donate today to show your support for families in need around the world.

Mercy Corps publishes Independent, External Review

In late 2019, we asked Vestry-Laight, an investigation and communications firm, to conduct an independent, external review into what steps were taken when reports of abuse by Mercy Corps’ late co-founder Ellsworth Culver were brought to the organization’s attention in 2018. Today, we invite you to review Vestry-Laight’s findings and learn about our commitments to support survivors and our plans for moving forward ▸

The gift of a lifetime: A mother builds a better future for her daughter

Sajan wants her daughter to have the opportunities she didn’t have growing up: an education, a better home, and when the time comes, she wants to leave something for her daughter to ensure she has every chance to succeed. Read her story and learn how Mercy Corps is helping women like Sajan build secure, stable futures for themselves and their families ▸

For the Harts, a Mercy Corps legacy gift will make a difference into the future

You’re never too young to think about the legacy you want to leave behind. When the Harts started thinking about what they wanted their legacy to look like, they saw the opportunity to make a lasting change on the world, which is why they included Mercy Corps in their will. Read the Hart’s story and learn about how you can make a difference through planned giving ▸

Welcome to the new mercycorps.org!

The Mercy Corps website has a new look! The new website has easy navigation for our supporters to learn about our programs and the countries we operate in, as well as stories from our team members and program participants all around the world. Visit the new mercycorps.org!

Tell Congress to Protect Foreign Aid

On February 10, President Trump introduced a budget that cuts foreign aid by 22 percent. If approved, millions of people around the world will be left without the tools they need to escape violence, feed their children or build secure futures for themselves and their families. Urge your representative to reject these cuts to foreign aid.