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Dear friend,

As the Senior Director of Humanitarian Response at Mercy Corps, I wanted
to take a moment to update you on the ongoing emergencies in Northwest
Syria and in Ukraine.

At Mercy Corps, we understand the importance of mobilizing quickly to meet
the immediate needs of the people most impacted — while also laying a
foundation for recovery and lasting change.

In Northwest Syria, Ukraine, and wherever we provide humanitarian
response, our team engages with the community to understand people’s
biggest challenges, and builds partnerships with local organizations to
deliver support.

Responding to growing need in Northwest Syria


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Faten* receives an emergency kit from Mercy Corps. Her home was destroyed
in the earthquake. She and her daughter now stay in a tent, enduring cold
winter temperatures. (*Name changed for security.)


The situation in Northwest Syria continues to grow more dire. People are
reporting they cannot afford food due to limited cash and increased
prices. For many people, there is no choice but to drink contaminated
water because of damage to water networks and latrines. More than 50,000
cholera cases have been reported in Northwest Syria in the last month.

Mercy Corps continues to distribute hygiene kits and shelter supplies,
including solar lamps, jerrycans, blankets, mats, mattresses, and other
essentials. We are also repairing damaged boreholes that supply clean
water across camps for displaced people. We are deeply committed to this
work and will not let Northwest Syria face disaster alone.

Partnering to get basic needs to civilians in Ukraine


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Damaged buildings are a common sight in Hostomel’. This area, northwest of
Kyiv, suffered from heavy fighting during the early days of the ongoing
war.


Damage to civilian infrastructure has left people without heat, water, and
communications in many parts of Ukraine. Mercy Corps has partnered with
the government of Ukraine to support community centers that provide
electricity, heat, water, first aid, and mobile communications when power
outages occur.

We’re providing generators, heaters, and charging stations to these
community centers, which, for many civilians, are the only places where
they can warm up and charge their devices. We will continue to work with
local partners to provide basic needs as we advocate for the protection of
civilians.

The compassion and generosity of people like you, along
with the determination of our team members and the communities we work
with, are critical to helping people in Northwest Syria, Ukraine, and 40+
countries cope, adapt, and ultimately thrive after conflict and disaster.


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consider becoming a monthly donor — a Partner In Possibility — to help
meet this need with an enduring commitment.


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Thank you again for being part of our caring community.
Together, we can help people around the world forge new pathways to
possibility.

We will continue to send you updates as our progress continues.

Sincerely,

[9]Erynn Carter Erynn Carter
Mercy Corps Senior Director,
Humanitarian Response

With 16+ years’ experience, Erynn leads our global humanitarian response
and preparedness efforts. She loves that her work provides opportunities
to engage with people from all walks of life.

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