Mercy Corps

Let’s keep the good vibes of #InternationalWomensDay going with a celebration of Josefina, a farmer, mother, and role model for women in her community of Cobán, #Guatemala.🎊 📢 We want to hear from you: How do you actively support women leaders in your community? Let us know in the comments. 🌟

🚨 In the early hours of yesterday morning, families in #Gaza woke to the sound of relentless airstrikes, children trembling in fear, and civilians once again caught in the crossfire of violence. Renewed Israeli bombardment of Gaza shattering a two-month ceasefire is a devastating setback for civilians and hostages who have survived nearly 18 months of destruction. This horrific suffering after weeks of hope is unconscionable. All parties must immediately commit to ending this war for good. #CeasefireNOW 🔗 Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/e-7n8B7G

🚨 The U.S. Administration has cut off lifesaving aid to millions of people who need it most. The consequences are dire: Lives will be lost if the aid doesn’t flow. We’re doing everything we can to support the urgent needs of crisis-affected families—but we need your help to convince Congress to meet the moment by defending foreign aid. 📢 Send a letter today urging Congress to keep vital aid flowing. 🔗 Make your voice heard here: https://lnkd.in/geNxEGks

🚨We are deeply alarmed by the suspension of aid and electricity flowing into #Gaza, and the growing risk of renewed war that would push people further into humanitarian crisis. The stakes could not be higher for civilians who have already endured unimaginable hardship. Aid must not be used as a political bargaining chip, and ongoing negotiations should not hinder the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in desperate need across the Gaza Strip. 🔗 Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/g98VzUFr

🚨Update from the frontlines: As #Ukraine enters its fourth year of conflict, the humanitarian situation remains critical. At Mercy Corps, we're committed to providing essential aid to civilians in need while also supporting Ukraine's agricultural sector, the backbone of its export economy. Our teams continue working in dangerous areas like Kherson, where families endure power outages, destruction, and the constant sounds of explosions. The scale of this crisis is staggering: 📈 6.8 million people have fled their homeland 🧑🧑🧒🧒 4 million are displaced within Ukraine ⛑️ 14 million still need humanitarian assistance Despite these challenges, we've reached more than 860,000 people affected by the conflict in Ukraine and neighboring countries. This work wouldn't be possible without our dedicated teams on the ground, the resilient people of Ukraine, and supporters worldwide. As professionals committed to global impact, we invite you to join us in supporting families caught in conflict zones worldwide. Your organization can make a difference through: 🤝 Corporate partnerships 💵 Employee giving campaigns ❤️🩹 In-kind donations 🗣️ Expertise sharing 📢 How is your organization supporting humanitarian efforts globally? Share in the comments below.

🚨The U.S. Government’s decision to end thousands of aid programs will have devastating consequences for people in urgent need of food, clean water, and shelter across the globe. ‼️We urge the U.S. Government to urgently revisit these decisions and immediately resume essential foreign assistance programs. 🔗 Read our full statement here: https://bit.ly/4kmtl5e

Last month, we hit a solemn anniversary: 20 years since the catastrophic Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, one of the world’s deadliest natural disasters in history. In the wake of this disaster, wreckage washed into communities, the families of 17,000 people mourned the deaths of their loved ones, and thousands struggled to figure out what came next. The scale of this crisis marked a turning point in global disaster response, leading to groundbreaking efforts in disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness. Our own teams provided a lifeline to more than 423,000 people in Aceh, #Indonesia with food rations, clean water, health care support, and temporary shelters. 🔗 Learn more about this historic moment—and what lessons we carry from it today—here: https://lnkd.in/dJaxMARf

Ever wonder how we mobilize to respond to emergencies in times of crisis?  ➡️ Swipe to get a quick rundown on how we help communities cope, adapt, and thrive when they need support the most. ❤️ 

For Olha and Anton, there was never a question of whether they should return to rebuild their village of Lyubomyrivka, #Ukraine.🇺🇦 This township, where both of them have lived all their lives and started their family, is filled with fond memories and the fruits of their hard work. Before the war, they owned multiple buildings and fields for agriculture, beekeeping, livestock rearing, and grape vines.🌱 However, after briefly escaping when the conflict hit too close to home, they returned to find their buildings burned down and agricultural equipment stolen or destroyed. Despite this devastation, Olha and Anton are determined to stay and rebuild. While most of their land is unusable as it has yet to be de-mined, they were recently able to purchase several new beehives and make an income again. “We want to recover. We really do,” Olha told us. “We still have hope that everything will be fine.” ❤️🩹

🚨Smallholder farmers in #Ukraine continue to struggle under wartime conditions, and an ongoing energy crisis is only fueling these challenges. In a country where agricultural products are the backbone of the economy, it's never been more crucial to offer support to farmers as they rebuild their livelihoods. ➡️ Swipe to learn more about the ins and outs of this crisis and how its effects extend beyond the country’s borders.