Breaking the cycle of trauma for the next generation of refugees

"I picture the faces of people who have taught me about resilience." Mercy Corps Head of Education, Omar Al-Tal explains how young refugees are tomorrow’s leaders. Read more ▸

In vulnerable places, COVID-19 is on the rise

Help ensure the ongoing delivery of our lifesaving programs and reduce the health, economic and psychosocial effects of the COVID‑19 pandemic and other crises on the most vulnerable.

Mercy Corps stands with the Black community

Mercy Corps stands with the Black community in the fight for justice, equality and an end to systemic racism. In recent weeks we’ve seen protests across the entire United States and more than 25 other countries. Read Mercy Corps’ statement ▸

Parenting teens during COVID-19: Lessons from around the world

Remember when you were a teenager and your parents totally didn’t get it. It’s an awkward time, stumbling towards being a grownup. Add a global pandemic, lockdown, school closures — and being a teenager just became even more complicated. Read more ▸

What is the effect of COVID-19 on girls’ education?

"Because my story is the same as so many other vulnerable girls today, I am scared for them." In Sabdio’s Kenyan community, school is a safe haven for girls. When COVID‑19 restrictions mean staying home, what will happen? Read more ▸

We asked: What does education mean to you?

We invited kids to get pens and paper ready for a poster competition. Students created artwork representing their school classroom. Our online gallery displays some favorites from the UK, US and Jordan. Go to the gallery ▸

Film screening: Terror and Hope: The Science of Resilience

Can stress change our DNA? From the pioneering work of Yale University scientists working with Mercy Corps’ team in Jordan, the film reveals how trauma affects the brains of young refugees, and the critical work taking place to help them.