Sri Lanka: 

Giving Campaign: Sri Lanka Emergency

Mercy Corps is marshaling a humanitarian response to the growing crisis in Sri Lanka, where more than 90,000 people have fled fighting between Tamil Tigers and the Sri Lankan army in the past week. Read More ›

Somalia: 

There's more to Somalia than piracy

You've probably been following the recent news about pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia. Nearly everyone agrees that the root of the problem isn't at sea, but on shore. Read More ›

United States: 

Four Bands Heard Around The World

The aptly named KidsRock4Kids was a benefit concert that took place recently in Portland, Oregon, featuring all-kid rock bands raising funds for Mercy Corps' global children's programs. Read More ›

Annual Report 2008: Turning Crisis Into Opportunity

Mercy Corps turns crisis into opportunity in some of the world’s toughest places. Read More ›

Central African Republic: 

Life, Interrupted

We're assisting Luc Mbarte and more than 400 other vulnerable families in a troubled area of Central African Republic through the Gates Foundation-funded Global Food Crisis Response Program. Read More ›

Uganda: 

Peace Through Forgiveness

In a modest straw-thatched hut in northern Uganda's Pader district, lives one woman whose work — and story — represent great hopes for peace. Read More ›

Sri Lanka: 

Photo Essay: Rice and Recovery

Mercy Corps continues to help Sri Lanka "build back better" from the tsunami, and focus on the country's culinary staple — rice — as a way to lift farmers' incomes and protect families against global price shocks. Read More ›

West Bank/Gaza: 

What We’re Doing in Gaza

Mercy Corps has launched a comprehensive psychosocial program involving one-on-one treatment to traumatized youth and assistance to parents and caregivers. Read More ›

United States: 

Life After Hard Times

Before she learned about Mercy Corps Northwest, Betty Jo Austin was living from one payday loan to the next. Read More ›

Afghanistan: 

Special Report: Regrowing the Land

For the people of Afghanistan, conflict and uncertainty have been a constant in their lives. But as the dust settles, new opportunities are taking root. Read More ›

Global Headquarters

In September 2009, Mercy Corps will open the doors of its new global headquarters in Portland's Old Town Chinatown neighborhood. Read More ›

DR Congo: 

Stronger UN Role is Needed in the Congo

The UN's peacekeeping role is a vital one — both armed protection and local confidence-building. The Congolese people deserve both now, writes board chair Linda Mason. Read More ›