Mercy Corps

Mission

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. The agency's programs currently reach 7 million people in more than 35 countries. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided over $1 billion in assistance to people in 81 nations. Mercy Corps is a nonprofit organization with headquarters in Portland, Seattle, Cambridge, Washington, D.C. and Edinburgh, Scotland.

Programs

Mercy Corps implements programs in Emergency Relief, Economic Development and Civil Society Initiatives in 35 countries.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Deconstruction New Orleans: From Waste to Wealth

Educational Opportunities for Adolescent Yi Girls

Personnel Overview

Rick Denhart - Director Gulf Coast Hurricane Recovery
Mr. Denhart is experienced at deconstruction and community building and is leading Mercy Corps’ deconstruction charge in New Orleans.

Suzy Mason - Program Director, Mercy Corps
Ms. Mason oversees the on-the-ground work of Mercy Corps' deconstruction efforts in New Orleans. Suzy Mason has been with Mercy Corps since December of 2006. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Spanish.

Personnel Statistics

Neal L. Keny-Guyer,
CEO
Founded in 1979
Employees: 2000
Volunteers: 100