
Mercy Corps
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What’s next is up to all of us.
Portland, OR
Joined October 2008
Support shouldn’t be determined by the news cycle. We are committed to supporting communities facing crisis in 40+ countries across the globe – whether or not their stories are making headlines.
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"I still can't absorb the fact that there is a life after war." - Lena*, Mercy Corps team member in #Gaza. Only a sustained ceasefire coupled with a dramatic increase in aid can bring relief in Gaza.
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Click to read the statement:
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Statement by Tjada D’Oyen McKenna, Mercy Corps Chief Executive Officer
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“Today’s announcement by the U.S. government to withdraw from the Paris Agreement is devastating for the future of the planet and those facing the most significant disruption to their lives and livelihoods due to climate change.” - Mercy Corps CEO, @Tjada
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“The agreement represents a major step forward but will only bring desperately needed relief to people in Gaza if there is a sustained ceasefire coupled with a dramatic increase in aid and commercial goods entering the Strip.” Read more here 👇
mercycorps.org
Statement by Mercy Corps Chief Executive Officer, Tjada D'Oyen McKenna
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“In North Gaza, thousands of people have been almost entirely cut off from lifesaving aid and services for over three months, with no functional hospitals.”
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“As Gazans experience a second wartime winter, 1.9 million displaced people are suffering through freezing nights in makeshift shelters, battling hunger, floods, fuel shortages, and a critical health crisis. At least eight people have already died from hypothermia.”
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“This agreement offers a long-awaited glimmer of hope to millions of Palestinians who have endured over 15 months of devastating conflict, but the appalling suffering will persist unless there is an urgent and sustained scale-up of vital aid…”
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An already alarming food security crisis is now deteriorating at levels never seen before. The people of Haiti need urgent assistance NOW! Give now to help change lives: https://t.co/w2nB8r9SKn
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🚨REMINDER: Don’t forget about #Haiti.🚨 As of January 2024, half of Haiti’s population—approximately 5.5 million people—are in need of urgent assistance.
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That’s why they’re determined to succeed and inspire others to make their entrepreneurship dreams come true.🌟 🔗Learn more about their incredible stories here:
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In collaboration with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, Mercy Corps is providing entrepreneurial support in Indonesia.
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However, in the tapestry of this world, countless threads weave a different story—one of quiet determination, everyday struggles, and the unwavering pursuit of a collective dream.🪡 In Cirebon, #Indonesia, the women business owners we work with know this struggle all too well.
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If you ever dream of turning your passion into a small business, you know how daunting it can be to make your vision a reality.❤️🩹🙇 The world of #entrepreneurship is often painted in broad strokes: grand ideas of start-ups, venture capitalists, and overnight success. (A 🧵)
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We ALL have a role to play in achieving a real and lasting impact, even in the world’s toughest humanitarian crises.❤️ 🔗Learn more about our disaster response work—and how you can support the communities we work with—here: https://t.co/zDD4DpqZv5 (6/6)
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COPE❤️🩹, ADAPT📈, THRIVE.🌱 That’s the motto at the center of our disaster response work. It’s not enough to just meet people’s urgent needs. We want to see communities strengthen their ability to manage future shocks and secure their long-term well-being. (5/6)
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Already, they’ve been able to service communities all over the island in the wake of subsequent hurricanes. They’re prepared to respond to any disaster and support about 2,000 people each.🙌 (4/6)
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Having a safe place to go after a crisis is CRUCIAL, especially in climate-vulnerable communities. These Resilience Hubs stay ready + prepped with free wifi, clean drinking water, off-grid solar power, and community gardens.🚰☀️🥘 (3/6)
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For example—In the wake of Hurricane Maria, we partnered with local orgs and community centers in #PuertoRico to create 17 Resilience Hubs.🇵🇷 These Hubs are designed to meet people’s basic needs and provide a safe space to stay informed after a disaster. (2/6)
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🚨Did you know that 1 in 73 people—about 120 million globally—are currently displaced by conflict and climate change? This devastating reality can feel overwhelming—but there’s still so much we can do to help disaster-affected communities come back even stronger. (🧵1/6)
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Localization can transform U.S. #humanitarian & #development efforts. @MercyCorps’ Kate Phillips-Barrasso shares 5 ways the incoming Trump administration can boost aid impact via @Devex. Read more:
devex.com
The incoming Trump administration has a unique opportunity to expand and refine its previous policies on localization.
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