Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against nearly impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1.3 billion in assistance to people in 100 nations. Supported by headquarters in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's global programs employ 3,400 staff worldwide and reach 14.4 million people in more than 35 countries. Over the past five years, 90 percent of the agency's resources have been used for programs that help people in need. For more information, visit www.mercycorps.org.