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Mercy Corps was selected as our first global Our World, Our Family program partner.

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.

The organization works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people against impossible odds.

Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1.3 billion in assistance to people in 100 nations. Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,400 staff worldwide and reach nearly 14.4 million people in more than 35 countries.

One of the Our World, Our Family / Mercy Corps' collaborations is a project in Indonesia, which is currently featured on the Mercy Corps blog. Read about the field staff's reaction to the first day of financial literacy training in Jakarta.

"Western Union plays a central role in the lives of people around the world, and its reach creates an opportunity to enhance economic opportunity on a massive scale. For every dollar spent to increase economic equality, it is estimated that seven dollars are saved by avoiding the terrible consequences of poverty. We look forward to working with Western Union in fostering economic growth through critical new learning tools."

Neal Keny-Guyer
CEO, Mercy Corps

Message from Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps CEO Neal Keny-Guyer and Senior Vice President Paul Dudley Hart discuss their organization's partnership with Western Union to help individuals and families connect to key economic opportunities.