Visit the Action Center

A first-of-its-kind, interactive public space that educates and empowers visitors to tackle the global challenges posed by hunger and poverty.

INSIDE THE ACTION CENTER

Canstruction Design / Build Competition

November 20, 2008

Pair a field trip to the Action Center with some visually-stunning social action: Giant sculptures made entirely from cans of food that will then be donated to City Harvest.

Introductory Workshops with the Cloud Institute

November 17, 2008

Learn about creating a sustainable future through Cloud Institute workshops: "Introduction to Education for Sustainability" and "Cultural Preservation and Cultural Transformation".

The Action for Nature Award Ceremony

November 8, 2008

See how exceptional young activists are working to protect our planet during the awards ceremony for International Young Eco-Heroes (aged 8 to 16).

Sisters on the Planet: Climate Equity Discussion

October 24, 2008

Join Oxfam Action Corps NYC and Mercy Corps for a screening of "Sisters on the Planet" and a lively discussion on climate equity and what we can do to help.

New York Governor Paterson and City Leaders Help Launch Mercy Corps' New Action Center

October 20, 2008

Mercy Corps took action today to fight the number one preventable health risk worldwide - hunger - by opening the world's first Action Center to End World Hunger.

Give Food A Chance

October 19, 2008

The Upright Citizens Brigade and Funny or Die present Give Food A Chance: A benefit for the Mercy Corps Action Center to End World Hunger

SHaZam: A Day For Family Action Heroes

October 18, 2008

Mercy Corps and Children for Children will empower young people and their families to take action and become heroes in the fight against global hunger.

Words for Action

October 17, 2008

Jonathan Ames hosts an evening of spoken word and storytelling with Poets House and The Moth. Presented by Mercy Corps and Care.

Celebrate Hunger Action Week With Us

October 16, 2008

Ribbon cuttings, poetry readings, kid's games and comedy shows highlight the Action Center's opening week in NYC.

VISITOR INFORMATION

In New York City


Address:
6 River Terrace
Battery Park City
New York, NY 10282
(212) 537-0511
Hours:
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10am - 6pm
Wed: 10am - 8pm
Sun: 10am - 5pm
Monday: Closed

Suggested Donations:
Adults: $8
Students and Seniors: $5
Children 12 and under: Free

Public Transportation:
By Subway: A/C/E or 2/3 to Chambers St.
By Bus: M20 or M22 to North End Ave, and Vesey St.

Group Visits:
The Action Center provides school groups, educators, and youth groups on-site workshops, activities and lesson plans. Register your group now.

In Portland, Oregon

Opening Summer 2009

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