A call for ceasefire: Gaza crisis intensifies due to restrictions on humanitarian aid

The siege in Gaza must end to prevent continued civilian death, catastrophic hunger, and destruction in Palestine.

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Syrian adolescents in an english class
August 15, 2015
No one hears us: A window into the lives of Syria’s youth
Hear from adolescents inside Syria as they tell us about their experiences living through war, and read our new report.
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Through an art therapy project, youth in gaza learned how to express themselves and created 11 colorful murals to beautify their communities. photo: samantha robinson/aptart
August 11, 2015
Bold murals help youth heal and inspire
This International Youth Day, we celebrate youth in war-torn Gaza who are learning how to express themselves, dream for the future and beautify their communities through art therapy.
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People navigate floodwaters after cyclone nargis in 2008. recent flooding in myanmar has affected at least 250,000 people. photo: jacqueline m. koch for mercy corps
August 05, 2015
Preparing emergency relief after severe flooding
Monsoon rains have triggered severe flooding across Myanmar, affecting 250,000 people. Our team on the ground is preparing to distribute emergency relief to families in need.
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A girl and boy next to a large white water tank at a refugee camp in jordan
July 09, 2015
Q&A: What you need to know about water scarcity in Jordan
Water is alarmingly scarce in Jordan. We spoke with a Mercy Corps water engineer about how his team is working to fix the problem and ensure that Jordanians and Syrian refugees have access to clean water.
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Mohamed in a small shop
June 26, 2015
The long journey home for Somalia refugees
Many refugees of the Somali civil war never thought they’d be able to return. Follow one man’s journey and learn how we’re helping Somali refugees in Kenya find their way back home.
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Syrian refugees have few options to support themselves, making it difficult to purchase even the most basic necessities, like food. mercy corps distributes essential supplies to help vulnerable families meet their basic needs. photo: sumaya agha for mercy corps
June 15, 2015
What do refugees need after leaving everything behind?
People who escape the war in Syria leave nearly empty-handed and now have few options to support themselves. See some of the items we provide to help them maintain their new life.
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