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blog Kyrgyzstan June 30, 2010 10:28AM

VIDEO: Renewing local economies in Kyrgyzstan

Brad Myers
Brad Myers
Intern, Kyrgyzstan
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In response to the recent violence in Osh and Jalalabad, Mercy Corps has provided local area hospitals with baby food, sanitation products and basic medical supplies. Provisions were also delivered to schools and encampments used as temporary housing by large groups of internally displaced people.

As we transition to longer-term recovery, we're focusing on reviving local economies by putting cash into the hands of affected families and helping small businesses restock their shelves.

Watch the video to see the latest from the field:

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