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April 2020 Newsletter
The COVID-19 Resilience Fund helps strengthen communities in over 40 countries

The COVID-19 Resilience Fund helps strengthen communities in over 40 countries

As the pandemic exposes and intensifies vulnerability around the world, we’re supporting those seeking urgent relief today, and offering them a more resilient tomorrow. From basics like water and hygiene, to social services and long-term economic recovery, see 9 ways we’re strengthening communities in the face of COVID-19 ▸

Let’s rise to the challenge, together


As confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus surpass two million globally, time is running out to protect tens of millions who are already living in crisis. Moments like these help us realize our interconnectedness as a global community, where a threat to the most vulnerable communities is a threat to us all. Your support can help save lives where they are most at risk, in this and many other moments of crisis.


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Recognizing essential workers on the global front lines

Recognizing essential workers on the global front lines

Here’s your chance to give gratitude. Your words of encouragement can mean the world to Mercy Corps teams on the global front lines of the pandemic and other crises. Send a thank you message today ▸

You’re invited

You’re invited: Inspiring virtual events coming up

April 28: Photographer Ezra Millstein shares a travelogue in pictures. Learn more + register ▸

May 7: Mercy Corps and NASA: helping farmers adapt to climate variability. Learn more + register ▸

Helping kids cope during a pandemic

Helping kids cope during a pandemic

With the social and physical restrictions required to contain the spread of COVID-19, both kids and their caregivers may be struggling to adapt. Want to be better equipped to help children understand and communicate what they are going through? Read 10 tips from our experts ▸

Did you hear about #GivingTuesdayNow?

Did you hear about #GivingTuesdayNow?

#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity on May 5, 2020 — an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. Show your support! Follow us on Instagram or Facebook for updates!

How fighting Ebola helped prepare us for COVID-19

How fighting Ebola helped prepare us for COVID-19

The Ebola outbreaks in Liberia and DR Congo gave us crucial experience dealing with public health crises and provided the foundation for Mercy Corps’ approach to outbreaks like the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more ▸

Sign the petition: support foreign assistance during the COVID-19 crisis


How we choose to respond today will reverberate in places near and far. Urge your Member of Congress to support robust foreign assistance.


Create your own fundraiser and help save lives

Create your own fundraiser and help save lives

Together, we will get through this. Create your own fundraiser to help Mercy Corps’ COVID-19 response, and share what matters to you with your friends and family. Your help makes a difference, and inspires others! It's easy to start your fundraiser today ▸

Mercy Corps in the News

NPR

Humanitarian groups say they’ve never had to face a challenge like the novel coronavirus, NPR

CNN

A guide to helping and getting help during the coronavirus crisis, CNN

The New York Times

Indigenous groups isolated by coronavirus face another threat: hunger, The New York Times