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Dear friend,

As Mercy Corps Director of Global Photography, I have the privilege of
meeting and hearing the stories of so many people in some of the most
complicated situations around the world.

This year was no different. The war in Ukraine continued into its second
year, climate change wreaked havoc in communities across the globe, and in
the Middle East — where I live — conflict and disaster have claimed the
lives and livelihoods of thousands of people.

The photos from 2023 capture a moment in time, often in places that are in
the midst of crisis, reflecting the human side of conflict and climate
change. They illustrate the priorities, needs, and dreams that we all
share — for our families to be safe, to have enough to eat, to have clean
water to drink, and most of all, peace.

Below I wanted to share the stories of two of my favorite photos from
2023. [ [link removed] ]For more photos and stories of impact from across
the globe, read my recent web
article.


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[ [link removed] ]Mahamad in Ethiopia
 
[ [link removed] ]Mahamad is a teacher in Shabelle, Ethiopia, where many of his
students walk an hour from home to attend school. He welcomed us into
the classroom with great pride and was excited to show us his work. He
teaches his students about health, sanitation, and nutrition, as part
  of a Mercy Corps school health and nutrition club program.  

Classrooms are one of my favorite places to photograph. There is often
a tangible energy, visible connections between students and teachers,
and particularly in East Africa, bright colorful uniforms that offer a
dynamic palette. Mahamad’s expression tells us all we need to know
about his relationship to his work and his students.
 


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[ [link removed] ]Khloud and Aheda in Jordan
 
[ [link removed] ]Kholoud (left), and her colleague, Aheda, inspect cheese that is
ripening in an ancient Roman cave beneath the Formajo cheese company
in Karak, Jordan. Kholoud began working at the company in 2018 to help
support her family after her husband fell sick. She was trained by the
  Habibi Valtiberina Association, which received a grant from Mercy  
Corps to support their social business enterprise.

It was a hot summer day in Jordan; walking through an unremarkable
door, down a flight of stairs, and into a thousand-year-old Roman cave
felt like stepping back in time. The repeating shapes and dramatic
lighting were a photographer’s playground. And the cheese was
delicious!
 


Mercy Corps’ work in Ethiopia, Jordan, and 40+ countries is made possible,
in part, by the generous support of people
like you. Thank you for your continued compassion for the people in these
pictures and the more than 29 million people we have reached this year.

I hope you enjoy some of my favorite photos and the stories they help
tell.

Wishing you health and happiness in 2024,

Ezra Millstein
Director of Global Photography
Mercy Corps

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