Child Survival
More than half the world's children live in poverty, according to the UN. They're trapped by conflict, hunger, lack of water and too few schools. Poverty is cruelest to children, depriving them of homes, family, health and opportunity.
Mercy Corps realizes that children are especially vulnerable to crisis — yet also remarkably resilient and resourceful. We believe that the transformation of communities and countries begins with the encouragement and education of their children. Our child survival programs create feeding centers that prevent malnutrition, open and staff health clinics, establish schools and create peaceful change so that children are given what they need most: a chance to grow.
Latest News from Mercy Corps
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.
Babies, Full and Contented ›
Moms in Pakistan are getting some much-needed nutritional advice, with happier, healthier children as a result.
The Last Girl In School ›
The Key is Hope ›
Like thousands of Congolese children fleeing from conflict, young Giselle's path to relative safety in Goma has been grueling.
Fati: Taking Action for Her Son ›
Despite uncertainty, Fati Issia is determined that her young son Moctar will have a healthy start.
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Donate $25: enough to support psychosocial recovery from one child displaced by the Sichuan earthquake
Donate $30: enough to educate two young mothers in rural Tajikistan in child nutrition and health
Donate $75: enough to help two dozen kids alleviate post-disaster trauma through sports therapy
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