Mercy Corps

This month, your gift to help women in the world’s...

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:01:00 -0700

This month, your gift to help women in the world’s toughest places will be matched by a group of fellow generous donors. With every dollar that doubles, the limitless potential of the women you’re empowering will grow exponentially. Give today.

Photo: Joni Kabana for Mercy Corps

Fatumo lost ten camels in the drought that ravaged Ethiopia two...

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:55:00 -0700

Fatumo lost ten camels in the drought that ravaged Ethiopia two years ago. The family left their home in search of water and her children went hungry without the milk they depend on the animals to provide.

But today, the feisty mother of nine is back up at dawn everyday tending her herd. She’s selling more milk at the market and sending her kids to school.

This is what resilience looks like. See more photos.

Photo: Joni Kabana for Mercy Corps

Sri Lanka was devastated in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. More...

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:01:05 -0700

Sri Lanka was devastated in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. More than 35,000 people were killed, 450,000 displaced and there was an estimated $1.5 billion in damages. Anushika found the strength to start over and launched her own business raising and selling tropical fish.

See photos of ten mothers around the world who inspire us.

Photo: Thatcher Cook for Mercy Corps

Adriana was fighting with a rebel army in Colombia at 11. After...

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:14:52 -0700

Adriana was fighting with a rebel army in Colombia at 11. After going through our child soldier rehabilitation program, she joined our team as a mentor to young people who are going through the same transition and is building a stable, secure life for her son.

See photos of ten women from around the world whose love and tenacity have left a mark on us.

Photo: Miguel Samper for Mercy Corps

Taiko is doing what it takes to make sure her daughter gets an...

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:10:38 -0700

Taiko is doing what it takes to make sure her daughter gets an education. She used a Mercy Corps loan to start a business in her village in Ethiopia and an accompanying scholarship will ensure her daughter Kuye graduates from high school.

See photos of 10 mothers around the world whose courage and tenacity have left a mark on us.

Photo: Joni Kabana for Mercy Corps

Through the course of our work we routinely meet mothers who...

Sat, 04 May 2013 09:10:04 -0700

Photo: Nancy R. Farese for Mercy Corps

Photo: Cassandra Nelson/Mercy Corps

Photo: Thatcher Cook for Mercy Corps

Through the course of our work we routinely meet mothers who display stunning selflessness and courage. These women are not just parents — they are also bold leaders, fierce guardians and catalysts for change within their communities. Their spirit is what moves us forward.

Meet a few of the women from around the world whose love and tenacity have left a mark on us in recent years. We hope they inspire you the way they do us.

See photos.

As part of Mercy Corps’ PROSPER program in Ethiopia, Taiko...

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:10:34 -0700

As part of Mercy Corps’ PROSPER program in Ethiopia, Taiko has received economic support in exchange for keeping her daughter, Kuye, in school.

See what a girl can do.

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:05:33 -0700

See what a girl can do.

This International Women’s Day, stand up for women and...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:30:23 -0800

This International Women’s Day, stand up for women and girls around the world. See what a girl can do.

Together, change is possible. Thank you. See more 2012...

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 08:30:39 -0800

Together, change is possible. Thank you.

See more 2012 Accomplishments.