Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against nearly impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1.3 billion in assistance to people in 100 nations. Supported by headquarters offices in North America and Europe, the agency’s unified global programs employ 3,400 staff worldwide and reach nearly 14.4 million people in more than 35 countries.

Our strategy is to work in countries in transition, where communities are recovering from disaster, conflict or economic collapse. Our experience demonstrates that turmoil and tragedy often create opportunities for lasting, positive change. We add our greatest value on the ground by supporting those pockets of positive change with community-led and market-driven action.

• We enable community-led and market-driven recovery and development that empowers people to achieve the change they want to see.
• We find social innovations that address the world’s toughest problems.
• We inspire people to engage on global challenges by educating and inspiring those who represent the hope and the reality of our planet’s future.

All over the world, millions of innocent people are caught up in intolerable situations. But they are not today’s victims; they are tomorrow’s heroes, who have the power to transform their own communities.