Dear friend,
Climate-driven weather events, natural disasters, and violent conflicts worldwide have led to supply chain disruptions and skyrocketing energy and food prices that have left roughly 783 million people hungry.
The massive global challenges we’re facing today require a remarkable response from every one of us who cares about what happens to people enduring extreme hardship around the globe.
As the global food crisis worsens around the world, there is no time to waste, so I’m asking you to make your #GivingTuesday early this year. #GivingTuesday is a global day of charitable giving and one of our most critical fundraising moments.
With so many people facing conflict, climate change, and hunger, will you make a generous gift today?
Mario Murad, a husband and father of three daughters, began baking for his family to produce healthier, higher-quality bread and save money. Within a year, he opened his own bakery and, when he needed help expanding his business, he turned to Mercy Corps.
Lebanon has faced economic collapse for over three years, leaving nearly 80% of people below the poverty line and struggling with hunger. Unfortunately, food security worsened after Ukraine’s war cut off nearly 80% of Lebanon’s wheat supply.
To combat this issue, Mercy Corps partners with communities to promote sustainable and local food growth, reduce reliance on broken food systems, and improve access to healthy food.
We’ve supported small businesses like NatBio, an organic bakery started by Mario Murad in Lebanon. With Mercy Corps’ help, Mario has been able to expand his business by investing in machinery to automate production and develop relationships with local, organic farmers, ensuring a stable supply of high-quality wheat flour.
"Growing our own food in Lebanon is essential for food security, boosting the economy, creating job opportunities, reducing unemployment, and bringing various other benefits to the country," Mario says.
Your #GivingTuesday gift can make a powerful impact on families in places like Lebanon and sustain Mercy Corps’ humanitarian work in countries around the globe through whatever challenges lie ahead in 2024.
Together, we can help communities develop the skills, tools, and bold ideas that help shape a future where everyone can flourish.
Join us in this global giving movement, donate now, and make a difference in the lives of people facing crisis this holiday season.
With gratitude,
Milena Murr
Regional Media and Communications Manager for the Middle East
Mercy Corps
|
