+ Video: famine facts + Meet the peacebuilders ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
August 2022 Newsletter
Six months of war in Ukraine
   
Six months of war in Ukraine
August 24, 2022 marked six months since the start of the war in Ukraine. Families have been torn apart and millions have fled their homes in search of safety. Countless more remain trapped without access to basic needs. Here’s what we know about the evolving humanitarian needs and how Mercy Corps is helping thousands of people affected by the war.
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EMERGENCY ALERT:
Flash flooding in Pakistan has affected more than 33 million people, killing over 1,000 since June and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. Mercy Corps has activated a response to reach displaced households, distributing food, water, and cash in the worst affected areas. Rush your urgent support to places like Pakistan and 40+ countries worldwide.
Code for change

Code for change

Mercy Corps’ Gaza Sky Geeks program helps train, nurture, and support emerging tech talent in Palestine. Hear from one participant, Mai, on how the community helped her achieve economic independence.

Read Mai’s story and watch video ▸
Meet the peacebuilders

Meet the peacebuilders

In Nigeria, Mercy Corps promotes peace by training participants to prevent and reduce conflicts within their own communities. See how peacebuilder Felicia helped resolve a conflict that could have turned their community upside down.

Read Felicia’s story ▸
   
In Afghanistan, more than 24 million people are in need of aid — and Mercy Corps is there to help. Show your commitment to Afghan families by adding your name.
  Video: Famine threatens millions  
   
     
Video: Famine threatens millions
 
Despite recent progress, global hunger is on the rise. We take a look at why famine is rising — and what Mercy Corps is doing to ensure a future where everyone has enough to eat.
 
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Update

Mercy Corps Commitments to Action Progress Report
Mercy Corps in the news

Video: Mercy Corps’ CEO interviewed about the global food crisis
CNN
 
For stricken Lebanon, shipments of Ukrainian grain might not be enough
The Wall Street Journal
 
Consecutive dry seasons exacerbate food crisis in Horn of Africa
PBS
 
At least 24 people dead as flash flooding hits eastern Uganda
The Guardian