Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is a lived reality, especially in fragile regions like Karamoja in Uganda and Turkana in Kenya. Ranked among the most climate-vulnerable countries ...

Poverty Graduation (PG) is one of the most rigorously tested approaches to helping ultra-poor households build sustainable livelihoods. This evidence review examines previous literature on PG's impact ...

Climate-related crises continue to escalate in intensity and scale. Yet, more than half of all humanitarian crises are predictable, and 20% are highly predictable. Anticipatory action—delivering ...

Rangelands in Northern Kenya's ASALs represent a critical ecosystem characterized by sparse vegetation and low rainfall. These regions, including Samburu, Isiolo, and Marsabit counties, are ...

Six months after the U.S. Government began terminating nearly 10,000 foreign aid programs, millions of people around the world have been cut off from food, water, shelter, health care, and other ...

This report outlines the escalating threats to water access, health, and stability in Afghanistan’s capital. With aquifers nearing depletion, widespread contamination, and funding for WASH programming ...

For decades, U.S. foreign aid has been a lifeline for millions of people across the globe. The U.S. administration's order to terminate nearly 10,000 foreign assistance programs abruptly severed that ...

At Mercy Corps Ventures, 2024 brought both remarkable advancements and urgent challenges in our collective response to climate change. It was a year that highlighted how innovative resilience-building ...

“The devastation was unimaginable,” said Arianto Andrian, describing what he experienced in Indonesia as he recalled the catastrophic Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami that struck the shores of ...

Not long ago, the low hum of diesel-powered generators permeated throughout Sheder Refugee Camp. Though the generators provided some access to electricity, it was costly to operate, inconsistent, only ...

Mercy Corps has worked with local communities for over four decades to meet complex challenges with comprehensive, innovative solutions. From proactive and rapid emergency response to restorative ...