...Designing for disabilities, mental health in disaster recovery
Rebuilding from ashes
On December 4, 2021, people from East Java, Indonesia, fled the ash and lava descending onto their homes after the Mount Semeru volcano erupted. In the weeks and months that followed, Mercy Corps helped people access basic necessities and clean water, and today our work continues as we help communities rebuild.
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LGBTQ migrants find community in Columbia
Launched by Mercy Corps in partnership with Caribe Afirmativo, Casas Afirmativas in Columbia provides physical safe spaces and an LGBTQ community where migrants leaving Venezuela can share their identities openly.
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Adaptive design helps Sami win the race
When Sami saw volunteers at a Mercy Corps Jordan inclusive education workshop building a wheelchair with hand pedals, he immediately knew he wanted to try it for an upcoming 10K competition — and he succeeded.
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Build a better, more inclusive world
Mercy Corps works alongside diverse and underrepresented groups to foster meaningful participation in decisions that affect their lives. By giving to Mercy Corps today, you’ll help build a better world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
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Fostering mental health around the world
Around the world, Mercy Corps is providing mental health support to children and families in the wake of disaster. From confidence-building youth groups to art therapy, we work to promote physical, emotional, and social well-being using a variety of techniques.
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Ukraine and the global food crisis with Samantha Power
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