Teaching the next generation and keeping them healthy are
essential to tomorrow's strong, vibrant societies. Mercy Corps
works with communities to shelter and nurture children and youth
through innovative education, sports and job training programs.
Through the power of sports, community service and vocational
training, we empower young people to make smart life choices and
find a productive place in the changing global economy. Our
signature Comfort for Kids program focuses on helping children
process trauma after natural disasters and conflict. See our
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children through times of crisis ▸ All stories about Children &
Youth Zimbabwe: Helping teens manage difficult situations
October 15, 2008 Almost one in three children in Zimbabwe are
orphans, usually because one or both parents died of HIV/AIDs.
Mercy Corps and financial institution Micro King have created a
fund to provide direct support to local efforts to assist
orphans and vulnerable childr