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Mercy Corps Middle East - Youth Resilience and Social Cohesion

Multiple (Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq), Middle East

Mercy Corps implements youth-focused programs across Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq to build resilience and social cohesion among conflict-affected communities. Uses sports, arts, and dialogue to bring together diverse groups and address drivers of conflict and extremism.

Behavior Goal

Reduce intergroup tensions, increase youth agency, prevent violent extremism

Implementers & Partners

  • Mercy Corps
  • Local youth organizations

Donors & Sponsors

  • USAID
  • UK FCDO
  • Netherlands
  • Canada

Key Takeaways

  • 1Sports and arts create safe spaces for dialogue
  • 2Youth-led initiatives more sustainable than adult-driven
  • 3Economic opportunity reduces vulnerability to recruitment
  • 4Mixed refugee-host programming reduces tensions

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