Youth unemployment: A global crisis

Over the next decade, one billion young people will try to enter the job market. Less than half will find formal jobs. The long-term effects could be devastating. We’re working with young people to turn the tide. Read more ▸

GLOBAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND

When lives are on the line, each second counts. Your gift to the Global Emergency Response Fund helps us to take action quickly. Give so families in Yemen, Syria and around the world can get the help they need, when they need it most.

Breaking point: COVID‑19 in fragile places

As the world continues to grapple with COVID‑19, it’s easy to forget that for some, the pandemic is just one more crisis. Existing threats (hunger, gender inequality, violent conflict and job disparity) are multiplying. What can be done?

Visa gives back to small businesses

Mercy Corps Northwest, which invests in underrepresented populations to grow U.S. businesses, is featured in Visa’s Rebuilding Matters program — an effort to support small businesses and give back to nonprofits which serve them. Details ▸

What’s next for Puerto Rico?

When Hurricane Maria struck in 2017, 45% of Puerto Ricans were already facing poverty. Now, amidst COVID‑19, a new storm season is arriving. What’s needed for recovery today — and resilience for tomorrow? What Puerto Rico is like in 2020 ▸

Stand with the people of Yemen

Help us make sure Yemen’s crisis is not forgotten. Add your name to the growing list of Mercy Corps supporters who want to tell the world: I believe the people of Yemen deserve humanitarian assistance! Our goal: 3,500 signatures by 9/30.

Video: Design for the future of storms

We don’t just focus on survival after a storm — we rebuild stronger to reduce the effects of the next one. We innovate solutions like flood-resistant crops in Nepal and water desalination in The Bahamas. Watch the 1-minute video on Youtube ▸