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A young person making a heart shape with their hands.

Empowering Eilan: Overcoming challenges with the power of a cosmetic hand

September 14, 2023

Discover Eilan’s inspiring journey from hiding her difference to embracing her uniqueness with the help of a cosmetic hand through the support provided by Mercy Corps’ Inclusive Education program.

Sheep out in field.

January 13, 2020

Vaccination campaign reaches 270,000 animals

We are building a more sustainable and equitable model of veterinary services, strengthening the dairy sector and the livelihoods that depend on it.

Jordanian farm scene with dirt road splitting orchard rows.

January 06, 2020

Farmers save water, increase productivity and improve crop quality

Through a market systems development approach, we are helping farmers see the value of water conservation.

Climbing a rock face in jordan

November 04, 2019

Finding a new path forward: How a Nature Club helps Syrian refugee and Jordanian youth

I’m Isra’a and I’m originally from Syria and now live in Irbid, Jordan with my son. Here’s how hiking and climbing are helping shape my journey.

A group of three girls listening to two young women present

We worked with adolescent girls to design their own reproductive health sessions. Here's what they taught us.

Refugee girls in Zaatari camp told us that they primarily learned about their bodies from older girls. So we let them take the lead.