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The Horn of Africa is experiencing the worst drought and hunger crisis in the last 40 years. Across Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, 18.4 million people are experiencing extreme hunger and 10 million children are suffering from acute malnourishment. In turn, families have been forced to leave their homes in search of food, water, and aid. Mercy Corps is providing immediate assistance in the Horn of Africa to alleviate hunger. In Somalia, Mercy Corps team members are distributing water and hygiene kits to prevent disease spread, particularly in displacement camps. Additionally, the organization is providing cash assistance to help families afford food, water, and other essential items such as medicine and clothing. In Ethiopia and Kenya, we are increasing access to water supply by rehabilitating boreholes and desilting water pans. Learn more

From better seeds to banking services, Mercy Corps’ AgriFin program partners with organizations serving smallholder farmers—especially women—to access critical resources. More Information 

In a media campaign from Mercy Corps and Colombia’s El Espectador newspaper, storytelling and images foster empathy for the millions of Venezuelans forced to leave home. More Information

Mercy Corps' innovative Community Investment Trust program provides an opportunity for neighbors to build wealth together in the U.S. More Information 

Country Director Kieren Barnes shares how Mercy Corps is reinforcing its commitment to the people of Syria. More Information

The Horn of Africa is experiencing the worst drought and hunger crisis in the last 40 years. Across Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, 18.4 million people are experiencing extreme hunger and 10 million children are suffering from acute malnourishment. In turn, families have been forced to leave their homes in search of food, water, and aid. Mercy Corps is providing immediate assistance in the Horn of Africa to alleviate hunger. In Somalia, Mercy Corps team members are distributing water and hygiene kits to prevent disease spread, particularly in displacement camps. Additionally, the organization is providing cash assistance to help families afford food, water, and other essential items such as medicine and clothing. In Ethiopia and Kenya, we are increasing access to water supply by rehabilitating boreholes and desilting water pans. Learn more

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Children in Somalia at a water station.
Ezra Millstein/Mercy Corps