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Dear friend,

A crisis within a crisis. That’s what the earthquakes that shook Syria
last February created.

Mercy Corps was on the ground long before the quakes, helping Syrians
recover and rebuild after 12 years of conflict and drought driven by
climate change.

Now, the humanitarian needs continue to increase as Syria faces an
economic crisis on top of a political crisis, exacerbated by the war in
Ukraine. Roughly 15 million people need food assistance, half of whom are
children, and 6 million people have been internally displaced.

Investing in climate-resilient infrastructure


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In 2022, Hassan* (name withheld) surveys the solar panels installed by
Mercy Corps which gave this water station a reliable source of power, and
the community a consistent source of clean water.


In Northeast Syria, Mercy Corps has been working to build
climate-resilient infrastructure to improve water and food security.

Hassan* (real name withheld) works at a water plant in the region where
Mercy Corps provided solar paneling. The installation drastically improved
the plant’s power and access to water for the entire area. The system
previously ran on electrical, but was only available reliably for 2-4
hours per day.

"This period was not enough to pump the water to even one neighborhood in
the village," Hassan said. "We could not water the plants or even take
baths, and we tried to drink less so we could save the drinking water."


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Ongoing drought and rising food prices made it challenging for Arwa*
(*name withheld) to ensure her family had enough food. Now, with a
consistent water source powered by solar panels, she is able to grow
vegetables in her garden.


Now, they have a dependable source of power. "Water is available almost
all the time," he said. "Since the solar system was installed, each family
built a small garden where they can plant vegetables like tomato,
cucumber, and onions, instead of purchasing them at a high price from the
market."

The
immense humanitarian needs throughout Syria have only escalated since the
earthquakes months ago. We will continue to help communities rebuild
infrastructure, develop climate-resilient agriculture strategies, increase
economic opportunity, and promote peacebuilding.

With
support from people like you, we can continue our long-term commitments in
places like Syria and 40+ countries. [ [link removed]- ]Please consider making a gift to
support our global humanitarian response today.


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Thank you for helping build a bolder, brighter future for us all.

Sincerely,

[8]Nicole Hark Nicole Hark
Mercy Corps Country Director, Syria

Having worked in Syria and the Middle East region for many years, Nicole
is inspired by the perseverance of the Syrian people, who work each day to
improve the lives of their families and communities.

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