Mercy Corps is an international relief and development organization that exists to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppresion by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.  The agency now operates in more than 30 countries reaching 7 million people worldwide.

Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided more than $820 million in assistance in 80 nations.  Mercy Corps is known nationally a internationally for its quick-response, high-impact programs.  Over 90 percent of the agency's resources are allocated directly to programs that help those in need.

For more information about Mercy Corps, please call 1-800-852-2100 or visit http://www.mercycorps.org/