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How can Mercy Corps attract more support for disasters that are ignored? Please post ideas, comment to engage other contributors, share resources and ask friends to sign up at http://www.ChangeAgentsUnite.com!


CHALLENGE DETAILS: Why do some disasters attract donations while others are ignored? The Earthquake in Haiti and the Tsunami in Japan created record contributions while the drought in Africa is just as tragic and attracts very little support. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeC-5C2-lQQ

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
Mercy Corps helps people turn the crises they confront into the opportunities they deserve. Driven by local needs, our programs provide communities in the world’s toughest places with the tools and support they need to transform their own lives. Our worldwide team in 41 countries is improving the lives of 19 million people. http://www.mercycorps.org/aboutus

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PRIZE SPONSOR: Nau - (pronounced "now") is a clothing company based in Portland, Oregon. They make sustainable urban+outdoor apparel - integrated designs for the modern mobile life.
PRIZE RECIPIENT DETAILS: Mercy Corps will reward one winner whose idea helps the most.
CHALLENGE END DATE: 12pm PT on June 22, 2012

PRIZE YOU CAN WIN: The winner will be rewarded with their pick of Nau's Down Load Jacket. Combining tailored, urban style with slope sense, this completely waterproof, seam-sealed down jacket is built for the coldest of days for premium warmth without the bulk. The face fabric is created from 80% recycled polyester and the Lining is created from 100% recycled polyester. Men's: http://bit.ly/s9ORP5 Women's: http://bit.ly/vjks6q

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