Nathan Plowman

Short bio

Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against nearly impossible odds. Recognizing that sports can create positive change in the lives of young people, Mercy Corps has organized 29 sports-related projects in 20 countries in the last five years. We're teaching important lessons about teamwork, HIV prevention, leadership and responsibility while building self-esteem, trust in others and resiliency.

My involvement in Sport & Development

I've been working on the Sport for Change project at Mercy Corps since early 2007. With a generous grant from our corporate partner Nike, the project is currently funding pilot programs with a focus on conflict management and youth entrepreneurship. I also sit on the Nike review team, which reviews incoming applications for material aid as part of the Let Me Play initiative.

Main areas of interest

  • Disaster Response
  • Economic Development
  • Health
  • Peace-Building

Interests (keywords)

MY ORGANISATION

Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against nearly impossible odds. The agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach nearly 16.4 million people in more than 35 countries.

MY PROJECTS

Moving Forward

The 7.9 magnitude earthquake in China last May changed the lives of children in Sichuan Province forever. Left untreated, their trauma could lead to problems in later life. Moving Forward aims to take

Play To Heal

Mercy Corps believes that athletic fields and playgrounds can host innovative and effective approaches to post-trauma recovery. In the aftermath of disaster and war, we've helped children heal their e