The LWR Web site, which is under construction, provides basic information about the organization, a newsroom, and a secure online donation area. MAP works to eliminate the causes of sickness and disease by providing free medicines and medical care, improving water supplies and food production, and establishing community directed health education and training. The agency now operates in more than twenty-five countries. With headquarters in the United States and Scotland, Mercy Corps is an family of humanitarian organizations that includes Mercy Corps, Mercy Corps Scotland, Pax World Service in Washington, D.C., Proyecto Aldea Global in Honduras, Proyecto Aldea Global Jinotega in Nicaragua, and MerciPhil Development Foundation in the Philippines. The attractive Mercy Corps Web site offers news and relief information on recent disasters as well as its annual report in downloadable format and volunteer opportunities.
Assistance is provided without regard to religious beliefs, gender, or ethnic background.
World Vision's work begins with disaster relief. This is followed with long-term development and advocacy. Relief efforts include providing medicines and medical teams, damage assessment, food and emergency supplies, as well as shelter. Once the initial relief phase ends, World Vision commits to helping rebuild communities and lives.