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than 2,942 people have signed on to our petition to U.S. Congress to
preserve vital funding for humanitarian and development programs in the
next fiscal year. [ [link removed] ]Will you join them to show strong support for the
millions of people who need assistance in the face of conflict and
disaster?


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Right now, Congress is making critical decisions about
future funding for U.S. humanitarian programs. Tell your representatives
they must meet this moment of unprecedented humanitarian need by opposing
budget cuts that could be catastrophic for people facing war, hunger, and
poverty. [ [link removed] ]Sign on now ▸

— The Mercy Corps team

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From: Mercy Corps <[email protected]>
Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 7:09 PM
Subject: Sign the petition: protect humanitarian aid

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Dear friend,

The ripple effects of the war in Ukraine, a global food crisis, extreme
weather caused by climate change — the world is experiencing an
unprecedented level of need right now.

We need U.S. Congress to meet this crucial moment. [ [link removed] ]Join us in calling
on our country’s leaders to ensure humanitarian and development assistance
is robustly funded in the next fiscal year.


[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition [ [link removed] ]▸


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Mercy Corps helps drought-affected families throughout the Horn of Africa
with emergency food, water, and by increasing long-term production for
farmers and pastoralists—like Ifrah Ahmed Abdi, who brings her goat to
sell at her local market in Ethiopia.


Roughly 735 million people experienced chronic hunger last year, an
increase of 122 million people from 2019. Conflict, persecution, and
climate crises forced 108.4 million people from their homes by the end
2022 — 40% were children.

As you read this, the House and Senate are making final decisions about
the next fiscal year’s budget. There are harmful proposals on the table
that will cut investments in humanitarian aid and development — programs
that save lives, help communities withstand climate shocks, grow economic
prosperity, and strengthen safety around the world.

We must act now before the fiscal year ends, to ensure Congress preserves
robust funding for these programs: [ [link removed] ]Take 2 minutes to show your support
by adding your name to our petition today.


[ [link removed] ]Take action by 9/29 [ [link removed] ]▸


Your support is critical during this time — thank you for helping to make
a difference.

Sincerely,

The Mercy Corps team

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