Mercy Corps CEO on Gaza, a deadly year for humanitarian workers
“Open the borders. Let aid in”
Mercy Corps CEO Tjada D’Oyen McKenna talks with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer about the dire situation in Gaza. This crisis is man-made and solvable: We need a ceasefire, the resumption of the UN food distribution system, and unrestricted access to humanitarian aid.
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Humanitarian workers face deadliest year
Violence against aid workers has hit record highs: 2024 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarians and 2025 is already on track to be worse, with a staggering 265 aid workers who have already lost their lives. We must stand with humanitarian workers worldwide.
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Civilian attacks in Sudan prompt response from humanitarian community
Mercy Corps and global humanitarian partners condemned recent attacks on civilians in El Fasher. Continuous bombardments, blocking of aid, and targeting of vital civilian infrastructure show a clear plan to break the civilian population through hunger, fear, and exhaustion.
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Mentors connect small businesses to key resources for growth
In order to thrive, small businesses need more than just capital — they need the right kind of capital and personalized guidance. Mercy Corps mentors help entrepreneurs in Indonesia gain the confidence and trust to work with formal financial institutions and open new doors to growth.
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Mercy Corps in the news
Kabul is running dry and solutions may come too late
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‘Worst-case scenario of famine’ is happening in Gaza, food crisis experts warn
Associated Press
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