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[ Mercy ]Mercy Corps February 2020 Newsletter
[ Opening ]Opening the future for young people in Kenya
[ [link removed] ]Opening the future for young people in Kenya
In a country where young people make up almost two thirds of the
unemployment rate, a mobile app is making small-business ownership a
reality for young people in Kenya. Learn more about Lynk, and the
possibilities it holds for the next generation of small-business
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[ [link removed] ]URGENT: FAMILIES NEED HELP TO GET THROUGH WINTER.
Imagine having a newborn baby, or an elderly parent, or a sick relative.
Imagine not being able to take care of them because you’re trapped in
eight inches of snow and can’t leave your tent. This is the reality for
too many Syrian families who have been struggling to get through brutal
winter weather. Donate today to show your support for families in need
around the world.
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Top Stories
[ [link removed] ]Mercy Corps publishes Independent, External Review
In late 2019, we asked Vestry-Laight, an investigation and
communications firm, to conduct an independent, external review into
what steps were taken when reports of abuse by Mercy Corps’ late
co-founder Ellsworth Culver were brought to the organization’s attention
in 2018. Today, we invite you to review Vestry-Laight’s findings and
learn about our commitments to support survivors and our plans for
moving forward ▸
[ The ]The gift of a lifetime
[ [link removed] ]The gift of a lifetime: A mother builds a better future for her
daughter
Sajan wants her daughter to have the opportunities she didn’t have
growing up: an education, a better home, and when the time comes, she
wants to leave something for her daughter to ensure she has every chance
to succeed. Read her story and learn how Mercy Corps is helping women
like Sajan build secure, stable futures for themselves and their
families ▸
[ For ]For the Harts, a Mercy Corps legacy gift will make a difference into
the future
[ [link removed] ]For the Harts, a Mercy Corps legacy gift will make a difference
into the future
You’re never too young to think about the legacy you want to leave
behind. When the Harts started thinking about what they wanted their
legacy to look like, they saw the opportunity to make a lasting change
on the world, which is why they included Mercy Corps in their will. Read
the Hart’s story and learn about how you can make a difference through
planned giving ▸
[ Welcome ]Welcome to the new mercycorps.org!
[ [link removed] ]Welcome to the new mercycorps.org!
The Mercy Corps website has a new look! The new website has easy
navigation for our supporters to learn about our programs and the
countries we operate in, as well as stories from our team members and
program participants all around the world. Visit the new mercycorps.org!
Upcoming Local Events
[ [link removed] ]#Peacetalks: Peace at Home and Abroad at the Mercy Corps Action
Center
Mercy Corps is teaming up with Peace Direct and War Prevention
Initiative to bring #peacetalks to Portland, where peacebuilders from
conflict zones around the world share stories of hope. [ [link removed] ]Learn more ▸
When: March 12, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Mercy Corps Action Center (28 SW 1st Ave.)
Admission: $5 Student/Senior; $10 General Admission [ [link removed] ]Register here ▸
[ [link removed] ]Terror and Hope: A Documentary Film at Cinema 21
Join us to view a new film, Terror and Hope, The Science of Resilience,
by Portland filmmaker Ron Bourke. Terror and Hope offers a singular view
into the impact of war on children. [ [link removed] ]Learn more ▸
When: March 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Avenue.)
Admission: Senior/Child $7.50; Student $9; General Admission $10
[ [link removed] ]Register here ▸
[ [link removed] ]Tell Congress to Protect Foreign Aid
On February 10, President Trump introduced a budget that cuts foreign
aid by 22 percent. If approved, millions of people around the world will
be left without the tools they need to escape violence, feed their
children or build secure futures for themselves and their families. Urge
your representative to reject these cuts to foreign aid.
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Mercy Corps in the News
[ [link removed] ]3D printing prosthetics inside the world’s largest
[ Mashable ]Mashable Syrian refugee camp is helping kids with disabilities,
Mashable
[ KGW ]KGW [ [link removed] ]Women in prison prepare for release with LIFE
entrepreneurship program, KGW
[ The ]The Hill [ [link removed] ]Forget endless wars, try enduring hope: Unlocking
the potential of the Middle East, The Hill
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