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Education

Photo: Thatcher Cook for Mercy Corps

Education is the foundation of progress, but it is often interrupted by extreme poverty, war and other crises. As a result, individuals and their communities often can't reach their full potential. Mercy Corps works to bring access to education to women and men of all ages and economic groups to help ensure a better future for all.

Video:  How Farmers Can Keep Their Kids in School ›

Country: Central African Republic

The vast majority of Central Africans depend upon agriculture to feed their families and earn a living.

Blog Post:  Iraqi women learn about democracy as elections approach ›

Country: Iraq

In preparation for the elections, we launched a series of lectures in our women’s literacy centers on Democracy, Governance and Elections in nine governorates.

Blog Post:  Working together to help Haiti's children ›

Country: Haiti

During the last part of my visit to Haiti I was fortunate to meet with Madame Elisabeth Delatour Préval, Haiti's First Lady.

Blog Post:  Supporting Haiti's children ›

Country: Haiti

Rosemarie, a Haitian psychologist working on Mercy Corps’ Comfort for Kids programme, believes that psychosocial support is especially important right now.

Blog Post:  What the Haitian people still have ›

Country: Haiti

It has meant a lot to me to be back here in Haiti. I had spent some time here 15 years ago and just fell in love with the culture, people, and their artistic and spiritual life.

Blog Post:  How can we help people in Haiti? (A short presentation for elementary school kids) ›

Country: Haiti
Last week I spoke about Haiti with 2nd through 5th graders at Willamette Primary School in West Linn, Oregon.

Blog Post:  Fine, friendly Faroe ›

Country: Indonesia

What was recognized in an award ceremony in the Faroe Islands began months ago — and half a world away — in North Jakarta, Indonesia.

Foundations for a Strong Future: Youth in Lebanon and Jordan Promote Cultural Heritage ›

Country: Lebanon

Mercy Corps and the European Commission are working together to promote cultural heritage among youth in Lebanon and Jordan and increase engagement with national museums and heritage sites.

Blog Post:  Sharing what little we have  ›

Country: Sudan

Peer-to-peer knowledge sharing has reaped notable results in adult learning in Sudan.

Blog Post:  Mama na come ›

Country: Liberia

I think the women of Liberia are showing the way to this beautiful country's future.

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