Mercy Corps
Humanitarian relief and resilient development in the world's toughest places
Our editorial assessment
Mercy Corps works at the intersection of emergency relief and long-term development, operating in fragile and conflict-affected states that many organisations avoid. Its programmes span food security, clean water, economic opportunity, and climate resilience, and roughly 86% of its funding goes to programmes. Charity Navigator rates it three stars overall with a perfect accountability and finance score. It suits donors who want flexible, on-the-ground support that helps communities both survive crises and rebuild afterward.
The problem they're solving
Crises rarely end when the headlines fade. Mercy Corps stays in hard places for the long haul, pairing immediate relief with the water systems, markets, and skills that let communities stand on their own.
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps provides emergency relief and long-term development in more than 40 countries, helping communities recover from conflict and disaster and build lasting economic resilience.
Where your dollar goes
How this score was produced
The GiveWise score is our own editorial assessment, produced with a weighted rubric covering program spending, transparency and governance, evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and leadership. It draws on publicly available reports from independent evaluators such as GiveWell, Charity Navigator, and CharityWatch, but it is not a rating issued or endorsed by any of those organisations. Read the full methodology →