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Mobilizing American youth to help fight against hunger, poverty and social injustice is one of Mercy Corps' most central strategies.

Photo: Becky Holladay for Mercy Corps

Not only is the United States Mercy Corps' birthplace, but it's also where some of our most significant work takes place. We've responded to domestic disasters such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina with programs that helped traumatized children heal and affected citizens organize to recover and rebuild. Today, our emphasis is on inspiring people to take action through innovative programs such as Mercy Corps Northwest, Global Citizen Corps, MicroMentor and the new Action Centers.

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.

Life After Hard Times ›

Topics: Microfinance

Before she learned about Mercy Corps Northwest, Betty Jo Austin was living from one payday loan to the next.

Turning Ideas Into Reality ›

At first, collecting digital images for collage was just a hobby for Portlander Corrina Buchholz. Now, using what she learned from Mercy Corps Northwest’s business development programs, Buchholz is moving her crafting business, piddix LLC, into a fulltime enterprise.

Mashal: One Lifetime to Give ›

With the backing of a supportive community, an inspired teen can go a long way. Mashal was born in Kabul, Afghanistan.

A New World View ›

Joining Global Citizen Corps (GCC) opened up the world to Danielle Knott, linking her to a group of likeminded teens working to end poverty and showing her the ways she could take action in Portland, Oregon, her hometown.

Salvaging a Dream ›

Topics: Microfinance

Opening a retail store is a scary proposition anytime. Doing so in a downturned economy can be downright terrifying.

Video: Three Stories from Mercy Corps Northwest ›

Hear stories from three clients about how they've been able to grow their small businesses with help from Mercy Corps Northwest.

Leading Businesses, Cities and Non-Profits Join "Together" to Fight Climate Change ›

Together unites brands, cities and non-profits to make it easier for every American to fight climate change.

Supporting Oxfam America's Call to Modernize Foreign Aid ›

Mercy Corps commends the release of a new Oxfam America report as a valuable contribution to ongoing debates about how to make each U.S. dollar spent on overseas assistance as effective as possible.

Building a Model for Change ›

Outdoor and lifestyle clothing company — and Mercy Corps partner — Nau approaches business with a new set of values that place philanthropy and sustainability as a top priority.

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