Civil Society

Mercy Corps believes that responses to emergencies and development must, at their core, focus on strengthening the bonds between the public, private and civic sectors. Our approach aims to build and improve societal relations based on the principles of peaceful coexistence, accountability and participation.

Blog Post: Happy International Women's Day ›

Country: Iraq

In my opinion, celebrating International Women’s Day is not about separating women from men. It's about recognizing and celebrating the efforts of both.

Blog Post: Transparency and accountability...in businesses? In Lebanon? ›

Country: Lebanon

I hate microphones. It generally means I am speaking to so many people that it too impersonal or too important.

Strengthening Our Ability to Promote Stability ›

Country: Uganda

In an unpredictable world characterized by increasing social, economic and political complexity, good intentions are not enough to ensure sustainable peace and development.

Blog Post: In Haiti, organization is everything ›

Country: Haiti

Haiti is still intact because its people are gentle, resilient souls who have mobilized to save themselves.

Blog Post: Celebrating peace dividends in Sudan ›

Country: Sudan

Last month marked five years after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in Sudan.

Blog Post: Merging forces for change as nominations begin in Sudan ›

Country: Sudan

Efforts by civil society organisations are pointing to a people’s determination to partake in a defining moment in their lives here in Sudan: the country's upcoming elections.

Gaza’s civilians still unable to rebuild one year after Operation Cast Lead ›

Country: West Bank/Gaza

Mercy Corps has joined a coalition of 16 leading humanitarian charities and human rights groups to highlight the Israeli blockade that continues to prevent reconstruction and recovery in Gaza.

Blog Post: Making voter education matter ›

Country: Sudan

Introducing voter education mechanisms in a community ravaged by war and internal strife is as challenging as it is exciting.

Blog Post: A chance for the people of Zimbabwe ›

Country: Zimbabwe

This week I had the honor of testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Zimbabwe, along with a range of distinguished representatives.