Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps – NGO Profile (Nigeria)

About the Organization
Mercy Corps is a leading international non-governmental organization founded in 1979 and headquartered in the United States. It works in over 35 countries, helping people affected by conflict, poverty, and disasters to survive, recover, and build stronger, more resilient communities.

Presence in Nigeria
Mercy Corps has been operating in Nigeria since 2012, delivering life-saving assistance and long-term development programs across some of the country’s most vulnerable regions. The organization currently supports hundreds of thousands of people across multiple states, particularly in the North-East and other fragile regions.

Mission and Approach
Mercy Corps aims to alleviate suffering, poverty, and oppression by helping communities build secure, productive, and just societies. Its approach combines emergency humanitarian response with sustainable development, addressing both immediate needs and the root causes of conflict and poverty.

Core Areas of Intervention

• Emergency Response:
  Provision of food, clean water, sanitation, shelter, and essential relief items to crisis-affected populations.
• Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution:
  Supporting communities to address root causes of conflict, strengthen social cohesion, and promote peaceful coexistence.
• Economic Recovery and Livelihoods:
  Enhancing income opportunities through market systems development, entrepreneurship support, and agricultural programs.
• Youth Empowerment and Education:
  Equipping young people with life skills, vocational training, and opportunities to participate in decision-making and economic activities.
• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH):
  Improving access to clean water, sanitation infrastructure, and hygiene education in underserved communities.
• Financial Inclusion:
  Promoting access to financial services, savings groups, and economic opportunities for vulnerable populations.

Geographic Reach
Mercy Corps operates across multiple states in Nigeria, including Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, and parts of the Middle Belt and North-West, focusing on areas affected by conflict, displacement, and poverty.

Impact and Operations
The organization has reached over one million people in Nigeria through its integrated programs, working closely with communities, local partners, and government institutions to deliver sustainable impact.

Partnerships and Collaboration
Mercy Corps collaborates with local organizations, governments, donors, and international agencies to ensure coordinated and effective humanitarian and development responses.

Careers and Opportunities
Mercy Corps regularly recruits professionals in program management, logistics, finance, and technical sectors. Opportunities are available for both national and international staff across field locations and country offices.

Focus Areas – Mercy Corps (Nigeria)

• Emergency Response
• Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution
• Economic Recovery & Livelihoods
• Youth Empowerment & Education
• WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)
• Financial Inclusion