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Sustainable Energy

Video: A glimpse into the potential future of farming in Africa

A technology that may be able to solve Africa's food crises, water shortage, and economic troubles all at once

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Weekly news roundup: Erdogan takes the presidency, Trump scores SCOTUS win and EU leaders discuss migration

A weekly roundup of mainstream news about the context in which Mercy Corps works, focused on development and innovation.

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Social Enterprise

Link: How to Track the U.N.'s 17 Developmental Goals for 2030

The U.N. gave the world 15 years to achieve 17 substantial goals. Now you can track their progress.

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Puerto Rico: Still Reeling From Hurricane Maria

Puerto Rico’s 3.4 million residents have continued to struggle as the country’s reconstruction drags on and they wait for basic necessities like homes, electricity and water.

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Glowing Seas & Giant Jellies Endanger Commercial Fisheries

Tides of glowing plankton are decimating marine biodiversity and endangering fisheries around the world. Find out how we can still save our seas.

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Social Enterprise

How Water Gets From the Nile to Thirsty Refugees

A short film by Tim McDonnell showcasing the water crisis in South Sudan.

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Sustainable Energy

Let's be like astronauts and waste less water

The United Nations is marking World Water Day by highlighting an overlooked solution to the growing global water crisis: wastewater.

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Social Enterprise

2016 Tech Awards Winners: The Best of the Best

From rural farming water pumps to a new meningitis vaccination, the 2016 Tech Awards honors past winners that are thriving social ventures.

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Mobile Technology

WEEKLY NEWS BRIEF

A weekly round-up of mainstream news about the context in which Mercy Corps works, focused on development and innovation.

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Social Enterprise

WEEKLY NEWS BRIEF: FOG COLLECTION SOLVING WORLD'S WATER CRISIS

A weekly round-up of mainstream news about the context in which Mercy Corps works, focused on development and innovation.

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Social Enterprise

When Nature Calls, Many Can’t Answer

India has toilet trouble and they aren’t alone: 2.5 billion lack proper sanitation. It’s a big problem and solutions come in many forms.

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Social Enterprise

Woman Inspires Community to Build Home Toilets

Kunwar Bai Yadav isn't the most likely candidate to start a sanitation revolution. But that didn't stop her from doing it.

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Social Enterprise

Numbers to Note for World Toilet Day

With World Toilet Day a few days away, here are statistics on the effects of low access to toilets.

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Sustainable Energy

Creating Water Security: Is It Possible?

Water shortages are a constant source of conflict and unrest for most of the world. Can private water lenders provide the solution?

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Social Enterprise

How to Land a $2 Million Social Venture Investment

With an innovative model for free, accessible, and engaging water filtration in developing communities, a social enterprise called Evidence Action earned a $2 million investment for expansion into Uganda.