The “Smile of Food” Project for Supporting Food Security and Combating Hunger

Empowering Communities

As part of its commitment to supporting communities, Mercy Corps launched the “Step Toward the Future” program, an economic initiative aimed at training youth and women in underprivileged areas with practical and professional skills to help them enter the job market and achieve financial independence.

Program Objectives

• Train over 1,000 young people and women in the professional skills needed in the local job market.
• Provide small funding grants to support small and medium-sized enterprises.
• Enhance the role of women in society by empowering them economically and creating new job opportunities.

Inspiring Success Stories

Mercy Corps highlights success stories of participants who managed to start small businesses after receiving training and financial support. These stories demonstrate the program’s impact on changing lives and driving sustainable development.

Join Us in Creating Impact

We invite partnerships with institutions and companies to support “Step Toward the Future” and help make a positive difference in the lives of youth and women.