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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Man in coffee bean field
January 22, 2019
Why we (and a cohort of entrepreneurs) invested: Vega Coffee
A social venture in the coffee sector was selected for investment both by an institutional investor and a cohort of peer entrepreneurs. This is the story of coffee and how Vega Coffee stood out as investment ready.
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Farat and her daughter razane
January 22, 2019
How a playground helped Farat find her voice
Farat lost her home and her husband to Syria's war. A Mercy Corps project in her community gave her the confidence to keep going.
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Scene from migrant camp in northern italy
January 11, 2019
7 tech trends that are transforming humanitarian aid
As global needs mount, new advances in technology are beginning to offer solutions to massive humanitarian challenges. From drones and 3D printing to digital identity and virtual reality, here are seven trends that are already transforming humanitarian assistance around the world.
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Maria torres ramos portrait
January 07, 2019
In Puerto Rico, one community leader prepares for what's next
As Puerto Rico continues to recover from Hurricane Maria, we're working with community leaders like Maria Torres Ramos to help people prepare and build resilience in anticipation of future storms.
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Three indonesians working in rice field
December 26, 2018
Our 10 best photos of 2018
These 10 most visually compelling photos from 2018 show the struggles that people face and their resilience in overcoming them. They also represent our geographic and programmatic diversity, as well as some of the most innovative and lifesaving work that Mercy Corps is doing around the world.
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Girl in yemen next to animal carrying water
December 20, 2018
5 ways you made the world a better place in 2018
Our supporters helped transform the lives of 28 million people in 40 countries this year. Read more about this year's accomplishments.
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