Know MERCY
A small group with big dreams has become a global movement of 12,000+ MERCY Ambassadors across 47 countries.
This is our story of compassion in action.
17 Years of Compassion In Action
For 17 years, we've been ordinary people doing extraordinary things—united by one belief: that every act of kindness has the power to transform lives.
1,500+ of Life
Changing Projects
10,000+ MERCY Ambassadors
47 Countries
Served
6 Continents
Impacted
Humble Beginnings
Like a mustard seed—small, but full of potential—our story began in Los Angeles in 2008. A small group, united by big dreams, gave out 150 toys to children in need. That simple act of love sparked something greater.
The next year, a handful of ambassadors across the U.S. chose a day in June to serve their local communities at the same time. That day became the International Day of MERCY—a global day of service that continues to grow each year.
Today, we hold two major annual events that reach communities worldwide: the International Day of MERCY each June and the International Toy and Gift Giving Drive each Christmas.
The Heart of MERCY
The heart of MERCYworldwide is compassion in action, inspired by Jesus' example. It's about Maximizing Efforts to bring Relief, Care, and Youth empowerment worldwide, transforming lives through kindness and practical help to restore dignity and inspire hope.
Our Pillars of Impact
MERCY focuses on Relief, Care, and Youth to deliver focused, transformative impact. Relief offers urgent aid, Care restores well-being, and Youth programs build future leaders—creating sustainable change and empowering communities worldwide.
Your Impact Starts Here
Explore meaningful ways to give, serve, and partner with MERCYworldwide.
Compassion Is Action
The word mercy comes from the Latin "merced," meaning "price paid." It conveys forgiveness, kindness, and compassion—the force that fuels our mission today.
MERCYworldwide isn't just an organization—it's a global movement. We believe love must be lived out, and MERCY exists to do just that. As 1 John 3:18 reminds us: "Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."
Every project, big or small, is rooted in the desire to bring hope, empowerment, and practical help to those who need it most.
