Beirut recovery: Small businesses are key

As Lebanon recovers from the explosion in Beirut, Mercy Corps is prioritizing helping small businesses rebuild. Here’s why ▸

Help us respond in emergency moments

In places like Lebanon and across the globe, your gift helps us respond in moments of crisis. In 40+ countries, we deliver lifesaving assistance to children and families, strengthen small businesses, help girls stay in school and much more.

Introducing our new CEO, Tjada D’Oyen McKenna

Joining us in October, Tjada brings extensive professional experience and a deep commitment to tackling global challenges. Learn more about her background and the experience Tjada will bring to Mercy Corps ▸

One year later: Hurricane Dorian

A hurricane plus a pandemic? It’s a nightmare scenario. And, for the Caribbean, it’s likely — experts predict an above-normal storm season for 2020. A year after Dorian in The Bahamas, how prepared are we for what’s to come? Learn more ▸

Unlocking employment after prison

Women with criminal histories face major barriers to employment. Mercy Corps Northwest’s LIFE program helps them find a path forward. Meet four inspiring women, and learn how to advocate for formerly incarcerated people in your community ▸

Radio repurposed for girls’ education

In March 2020, COVID‑19 brought in-person education to a halt. But how do you learn from home with no internet access? For girls in rural Nigeria and Nepal, an old technology brings a new chance for continued education. Read more ▸

Video update: Yemen

In Yemen, over 24 million people are experiencing the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis. As COVID‑19 spreads, families lack life-saving access to basics like clean water and soap. This puts millions at risk. Watch the 60-second video ▸

Video: Meet Fatuma, Entrepreneur

With education disrupted by the coronavirus, the world is headed towards a global youth unemployment crisis. That’s why we’re working with youth in places like Kenya to provide training that will change lives. Watch the video on Youtube ▸

Protect people at risk from climate change

It’s not a distant threat. Communities around the world are now experiencing the effects of extreme weather events like hurricanes, heat waves and coastal flooding. Ask Congress to support policies that help those most at risk.

Mercy Corps Commitments to Action Progress Report

This report provides an update on new safeguarding resources and governance changes made following our commitments to action in February 2020. Read the report ▸