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When you make a donation to Mercy Corps, you can trust that it is being used wisely.
We are efficient with your donations
Over the last five years, Mercy Corps has used 88 percent of its resources to fund programmes that help people in need around the world. Only 12 percent goes to administrative costs. Our financial stewardship has earned us the highest possible rating from watchdogs like Charity Navigator.
We are effective at what we do
In 2010, our supporters and donors helped 19 million people improve their lives.
- Our network of 11 microfinance institutions in 10 countries helped 300,500 clients – 63 percent of whom are women – start small businesses to become self-sufficient.
- We provided emergency assistance — food, water, shelter, hygiene supplies and short-term jobs — to help 830,000 people recover and rebuild after the devastating Haiti earthquake.
- In Niger, Mercy Corps supplied lifesaving food aid to 178,750 people in rural areas after drought destroyed their harvests.
We’ve been lauded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for our innovative approach that helps people recover quickly from disasters. American President Bill Clinton commended us for our use of technology to help poor people – and for the way we collaborate with diverse partners to achieve results. And we’re honored to have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
We are accountable to you
We believe that it is our duty to use the financial resources entrusted to us effectively. That's one of Mercy Corps' core values. We monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of our programmes with a dedicated staff of specialists, and conduct regular internal and external financial audits.
Several financial documents are available for your review:
- Latest annual report and accounts for activities administered from our European Headquarters in Edinburgh (Mercy Corps Scotland), audited by independent auditors
- Latest annual financial statement and annual report for Mercy Corps activities administered from the USA, and a global summary, audited by independent auditors
- A list of our institutional partners and major donors
- Our global strategic roadmap provides an overview of Mercy Corps’ vision, challenges and goals for our fiscal year
Still have questions? Get answers now by calling our team on +44 (0)131 6625160.
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