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Malnutrition underlies 60 percent of childhood illness and death around the world. Mercy Corps uses a variety of approaches to address chronic and acute malnutrition. We partner with communities to build on local best practices, improve nutrition and save lives. Through our work, we have helped … See more

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COVID-19 response Mercy Corps

WebThe health impacts of the virus have been immense, but the devastation goes far beyond the immediate effects of the illness. For millions of people, this pandemic has …

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Getting vaccines to everyone, everywhere Mercy Corps

WebGetting vaccines to everyone, everywhere. February 02, 2021. The COVID‑19 pandemic has been called the greatest public health challenge of our generation. For …

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Chapter 1: What is Ebola and what does it do to the body

WebLet health officials know if you come into contact with the bodily fluid of an infected patient; Mercy Corps prioritizes the value of hygiene through its work in Ebola …

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Water, sanitation, and hygiene Mercy Corps

WebThe COVID‑19 pandemic, as well as recent cholera and ebola outbreaks, have further underscored the foundational role WASH plays in public health and the prevention of …

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Mercy Corps collaborates with the Ministry of Health to support …

WebHealth sector priorities that will be supported by Mercy Corps can be summarized in three key aspects: Aspect 1- Rehabilitation and maintenance projects. As …

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Global Malnutrition Facts

WebMalnutrition fact: About 21,000 people die of hunger or related causes every day. "Experiencing malnutrition as a young child creates lifelong issues, like being more …

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Global Hunger Facts

WebPHOTO: Sean Sheridan for Mercy Corps. Around the world, 821 million people do not have enough of the food they need to live an active, healthy life. One in …

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Improving Nutrition with the Graduation Approach

WebGraduation businesses served as informal food safety nets and sources of social capital for communities, contributing to improved nutrition outcomes. Over 80% of …

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Facing the greatest crises of our time: Climate change, conflict, …

WebClimate change remains the greatest threat to global health, according to the World Health Organization. Increasingly intense and more frequent climate-related …

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Stories from Yemen: Worried mothers, sick children and the …

WebAccording to Mouna, another community health worker, between 3,000 and 4,000 people from six villages count on the community health clinic for affordable care. …

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Solar power transforms healthcare in rural Kenya Mercy Corps

WebKichangachini, a small health clinic in the remote county of Taita Taveta in Kenya, has become an important rural vaccination hub. In 2020, solar panels were …

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THE NEED FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE AND PEACEBUILDING …

WebAdapting governance and peacebuilding approaches to the COVID-19 pandemic creates the opportunity to simultaneously model good public health behaviors and start building …

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Chapter 5: Ebola's effect on healthcare systems in Africa

WebEbola made a direct impact on healthcare systems around the world. Healthcare workers are at high risk of getting infected. For example, 881 doctors, nurses …

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Mercy Corps Ramps up Response to Cholera Outbreak in …

Web“The government, in collaboration with health and humanitarian organizations, has intensified efforts to combat the cholera outbreak. Supporting these …

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Bringing communities together in a time of isolation

WebBringing communities together in a time of isolation. A billboard from a Mercy Corps Lebanon campaign to raise awareness for mental health. June 10, 2021. …

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Why Adolescent Girls’ Programming Matters

WebTo improve child and maternal health, programming must address cultural and social norms that promote child marriage and, as such, early pregnancy that leads to …

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Homepage Mercy Corps

WebMercy Corps is a global team of humanitarians working together on the front lines of crisis, disaster, poverty, and climate change to create a world where everyone can prosper. …

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IMPROVING CHILD AND MATERNAL HEALTH: WHY …

Webhealth and nutrition practices will be enhanced, their attitudes about reproductive health will shift, and ultimately, girls will practice healthier behaviors, including appropriate family …

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The first startup in Palestine devoted to mental health and …

WebMental health therapy should be accessible to everyone ‘Hack the Crisis Palestine’ was an online event hosted by Gaza Sky Geeks, a joint effort of Mercy Corps …

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YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE GLOBAL COMPACT ON REFUGEES

Webhealth issues and increased incidences of high risk behaviour. A staggering 41% of Syrian refugee youth in Lebanon report having suicidal urges.5 Any …

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CATALYSE: Communities Acting Together

WebCATALYSE is Mercy Corps’ approach to mobilizing communities, developed and honed through years of research and practical experience that show that the most …

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