Desert locusts in East Africa: A plague of another order

The timing could not be worse. As communities brace against COVID-19, a locust plague in East Africa threatens to drive hunger rates to unprecedented levels. A square kilometer of locusts can eat as much food in one day as 35,000 people. Learn more ▸

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The facts: What you need to know about global hunger

Being hungry means more than just missing a meal. It’s a debilitating crisis that has more than 820 million people in its grip. Hunger is a perilous cycle that passes from one generation to the next, but a holistic approach is key to breaking that cycle. Get the facts ▸

Snapshots from around the world: Our COVID-19 response

As COVID-19 continues to spread, we are already on the ground where help is needed. "In many areas not yet informed through radio, television or the internet, (our) teams are the first to reach communities with critical health and safety information." See slideshow ▸

Terror and Hope: The Science of Resilience - Documentary Film Screening

Can stress change our DNA? Yale University scientists, alongside Mercy Corps’ Jordan team, investigated trauma’s effects on refugee youth— and the critical work to guide them to a brighter future. RSVP to exclusive online screening with the filmmaker, 6/18/2020 ▸

Sending thanks from Colombia, a country in crisis

A message of thanks inspired the Colombia field team to create this video — a collage of the people of Colombia and Venezuela. Since 2006, we have connected thousands of families in the region with the support and services they need. Watch the video ▸