Is Mercy Corps an NGO?

Mercy Corps is a global non-governmental, humanitarian aid organization operating in transitional contexts that have undergone, or have been undergoing, various forms of economic, environmental, social and political instabilities.

Where is Mercy Corps headquarters?

Portland, Oregon, United States
Mercy Corps/Headquarters

What is the purpose of Mercy Corps?

Our mission: to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. In more than 40+ countries around the world, over 5,400+ team members work side by side with people living through poverty, disaster, violent conflict, and the acute impacts of climate change.

Where Does Mercy Corps get its funding?

“The Organization receives a substantial portion of its funding in the form of grants from government and multilateral agencies. These grants contain certain compliance and internal control requirements that, if violated, may result in the disallowance of certain costs incurred under the grant programs.

What is Mercy Corps mission?

Who founded Mercy Corps?

Dan O’Neill
Mercy Corps/Founders

How Does Mercy Corps work?

Mercy 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. Beyond delivering aid to meet urgent needs, we develop long-term solutions to make lasting change possible.

Why was Mercy Corps created?

The organization was founded in 1979 as Save the Refugees Fund, a task force organized by Dan O’Neill in response to the plight of Cambodian refugees fleeing the famine, war and genocide of the Killing Fields.

Who is the CEO of Mercy Corps?

Tjada D’Oyen McKenna
In October 2020, Tjada D’Oyen McKenna took over the reins of Mercy Corps as chief executive officer.

What does the Mercy Corps do in Kenya?

The Program Mercy Corps is part of a consortium led by ACDI VOCA that implements a five-year USAID-funded Kenya Feed the Future (FtF) Livestock Market Systems (LMS) Activity for northern Kenya. Und Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.

What kind of environment does Mercy Corps work in?

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict.

What is the Department of Finance in Mercy Corps?

The Program/Department The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Nairobi, Lodwar, Marsabit, Wajir, Garissa, Mombasa, Maralal, and Isiolo for the following fun