As confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus surpass more than a million today, time is running out to protect tens of millions who are already incredibly vulnerable and living in crisis. Those...
As Syria announces its first case of the coronavirus, aid workers prepare for what could be the worst outbreak yet. Kieren Barnes, Mercy Corps Country Director for Syria explains: “The destruction...
Colombia is in the midst of a 19-day quarantine to curb the spread of COVID-19. The quarantine is already having severe economic ramifications, particularly for the hundreds of thousands of...
Acute conflicts and humanitarian crises are often the result of the complex interactions of many factors. The majority of these factors will be altered, and likely amplified, by the spread of...
Global organization calls for $25 million to protect lifesaving assistance and help most in need PORTLAND, Ore. -- The global organization Mercy Corps is issuing an urgent call for $25 million USD to...
Three-year program will strengthen cardamom value chain and create a producers’ association to help families across 80 communities in Alta Verapaz lift themselves out of poverty Cobán, Guatemala.,...
It’s been over six months since Hurricane Dorian made landfall on The Bahamas. In those first 48 hours, entire communities were destroyed. Even more, despite still standing, were without water, food...
When water is at risk, lives are at risk. “It’s vital, you know? Water is vital,” said Debbie Williams, a hospital unit manager on Grand Bahama Island, where Mercy Corps currently supplies water for...
Key messages and recommendations Extreme weather events, like Cyclone Idai, are predicted to become more frequent, more intense, and more unpredictable. We must do more; if we do not, these events...
As a result of the lack of livelihoods opportunities in Zaatari camp, UNHCR and partners have focused their efforts on providing a significant number of services through IncentiveBased Volunteering...