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OVERVIEW Over the last 20 years, fighting among heavily armed left-wing guerillas, right-wing paramilitaries, drug traffickers and the army have forced more than 3 million Colombians from their rural homes. Mercy Corps is working in three urban areas to help local organizations enable displaced families to live with dignity and enjoy stable livelihoods. Program details > 'Silent Disasters: Colombia' content >	Forced off his coffee and cattle ranch by armed groups, Julio is finding renewed hope and self-worth by working in community greenhouses on the outskirts of Bogot�.

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