Currently, 12.7 million people in Ukraine need humanitarian assistance
after the war destroyed communities, upended families, and stripped
children of their childhood.

The needs are compounding daily as Ukrainian families are facing their
harshest winter yet. Long and cold winter nights can drop as low as -5
degrees Fahrenheit. [ [link removed] ]Will you rush a gift right now to meet the needs of
families in places like Ukraine and 40+ countries across the globe?


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Mercy Corps has been in Ukraine providing emergency relief for people who
need shelter, food, and water as well as cash assistance to ensure
families can meet their unique needs. And like all of our humanitarian
efforts worldwide, our teams are also working for the long-term —
providing business training, creating access to mental health and
psychosocial support services, and helping families rebuild their lives.

Our work in Ukraine won’t stop until families are safe, healthy, protected
and their communities are flourishing. To respond to their needs and
support families fighting for a better future across the globe, your
support is essential.

[ [link removed] ]Please make a gift now to help families in crisis in Ukraine and in
countries where innocent civilians face violent conflict and other urgent
crises.

Thank you for taking swift action,

— The Mercy Corps team

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Mariia @ Mercy Corps <[email protected]>
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Subject: What I witnessed in Ukraine

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Dear friend,

Watching the horrors of war on the news or social media is heartbreaking.
Living through war’s devastating impacts is an entirely different reality.

As Mercy Corps’ humanitarian program coordinator, I have seen and felt how
the war in Ukraine broke families apart, destroyed neighborhoods,
displaced millions, and wiped out communities.

But just as important, I’ve watched how vital Mercy Corps’ emergency
response and long-term support have been for Ukrainian families.

[ [link removed] ]Before I share some updates on the current conditions in Ukraine and
the impact a gift like yours can make in the lives of many, will you make
your next contribution to power our life-saving work right now?


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[ [link removed] ][IMG]
Oleksii stands in front of his new street food cafe where he feeds and
employs his community.


When the war broke out in February 2022, many business owners were forced
to shut down. In the blink of an eye, their dreams vanished and their hard
work was reduced to ashes.

In Oleksii’s case, he dreamt of opening a street cafe but the war forced
him out of his city before he could. Despite being displaced by the war,
he found the courage to pursue his dreams and opened his cafe in a new
community. With Mercy Corps’ help, he was able to purchase an oven for
burgers and pizza, a small fridge, a dough-preparing machine, and a new
slicer.

Oleksii now has a second location, employs members of his community, and
serves food from five different countries. [ [link removed] ]To keep supporting people
like Oleskii in overcoming conflict and other challenges across the globe,
make your next gift to Mercy Corps today.


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Yuliia paints with her daughter in the basement of a Mercy Corps shelter
during a blackout.


The war has also impacted young children’s education and the mental health
of parents and caregivers. I witnessed students missing months of school
and mothers worrying about the safety and education of their children.

When bombs rocked Yuliia’s neighborhood, she was forced to flee and move
to an underground shelter. She and her three children — ages 7, 8, and 16
— spent five months in a small, dark place, scared of what would happen
next.

After she moved to Western Ukraine, our teams enabled Yuliia’s children to
return to school while she attended adult psychological sessions. With
Mercy Corps’ support, Yuliia feels as though a weight has been lifted off
her shoulders — processing what she went through in the war while tending
to her children.

Across Ukraine, many business owners are still without an income, children
still without access to school, or caregivers who need mental health and
psychosocial support. Currently, an estimated 12.7 million people still
require humanitarian assistance.

With support from
people like you, Mercy Corps can provide critical support to people like
Oleksii and Yuliia as they work to overcome extraordinary challenges.
Thank you for your consistent commitment to our work.

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worldwide?


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Thank you for ensuring Mercy Corps has the resources we need to reach
families in the most urgent crisis zones and help them make incredible
transformations.

Sincerely,

Mariia Zagoskina
Humanitarian Program Coordinator in Ukraine
Mercy Corps

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