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Dear friend,

Have you ever wondered who is at the heart of Mercy Corps’ work delivering
critical aid and creating brighter futures day in, day out?

Today, we’re launching a new series of interviews with some of Mercy
Corps’ 6,000 team members who lead our mission in communities across the
globe. What inspires them to serve? How are they making an impact? What is
their vision for the future of their communities?

Read on to learn more about our first featured teammate, program manager
Esther Kapel, who focuses on supporting girls’ health, rights, and
economic opportunities in Uganda. [ [link removed] ]You can explore more about Mercy
Corps’ impact in Uganda here.


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Esther first heard about Mercy Corps when she graduated from university
and returned home to find work. She recalled seeing Mercy Corps vehicles
around her small town in Uganda and hearing stories from her aunties, who
were participants in Mercy Corps programs.

Esther learned firsthand about our history of impact in her country and
was immediately inspired to join.


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[ [link removed] ]"I know it was the right organization for me to make a positive
  change in the lives of young people. That’s when I told myself that I  
would work in that organization to continue to help people and, at the
same time, inspire young people in my village."
 


Esther joined Mercy Corps as an intern and worked her way up. Along the
way, she took part in many projects in Uganda. She is proud to have worked
on the GIRL-H interventions program, where she helped young girls face the
obstacles that impacted their education, health, and livelihood.

With Mercy Corps’ help, Esther supports young women in her village to
reach their full potential and empowers them to have a voice.


 
"The GIRL-H program addresses several crucial aspects of young
  people’s development, including life and business skills, literacy and  
numeracy knowledge and competencies, healthy family and community
relations, and sexual and reproductive health awareness."
 


Despite all the challenges and hurdles, such as the lack of electricity,
water, and internet, that many people face in Karamoja, Uganda, Esther
highlights the impact and gain that Mercy Corps programs have on the lives
of Ugandans.

"What sets Mercy Corps apart from other aid organizations in the region is
its holistic and sustainable approach to development. We take a
comprehensive and long-term view of development, addressing the root
causes of poverty and vulnerability rather than just providing short-term
relief," says Esther.


 
"By investing in skills development and economic empowerment for young
  people, we are helping create a new generation of leaders and  
change-makers in the region."
 


As a native of Uganda, Esther is proud to work in service of communities
like the one in which she grew up — and to implement Mercy Corps’
inclusive approach that drives sustainable development outcomes and
ensures that "initiatives are owned and driven by communities themselves."

Your support for Mercy Corps team members like Esther helps make a
meaningful difference for families and communities that face war, hunger,
climate disasters, and extreme poverty. [ [link removed] ]Take a moment to see this work
in action in Uganda.

Sincerely,

Mercy Corps

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