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Dear friend, Violence has escalated in Gaza, killing more than 104 Palestinians since the announced ceasefire. And in the Caribbean, Category 5 Hurricane Melissa has devastated lives in Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Humanitarian crises are rapidly compounding across the globe, and Mercy Corps is responding. Our teams are on the ground meeting the urgent needs of families whose lives are being torn apart by war and natural disasters. Please read on to learn about our emergency response efforts in places like Gaza, Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic — and if you’re ready to make your next gift to help us reach more families in need in 35+ countries, consider making a donation of whatever you can afford right now.
Less than two weeks ago, a wave of Israeli airstrikes struck homes, schools, and residential blocks in Gaza, killing at least 104 people and injuring more than 250 others. The lives of innocent civilians in Gaza hang in the balance as they seek peace, food, and medical care. Mercy Corps remains on the ground to reach families with desperately needed lifesaving aid. Through our water trucking, we’re supplying clean water to families, promoting hygiene, and rehabilitating basic water and sanitation systems. We’re also prepositioning critical food kits, hygiene kits, and winterized shelter kits in Jordan and Egypt to quickly distribute once aid corridors reopen.
Displaced Palestinians salvage items from the rubble of their home after it was destroyed by Israeli airstrikes.
Up to 20 inches of rain and 185 mph winds brought heaving flooding and complete destruction to many communities. In Haiti, at least 20 people have died, while in Jamaica, more than 77% of the population was left without power. The hurricane also wreaked havoc in the Bahamas and Cuba. Mercy Corps is on the ground delivering life-saving and life-sustaining aid. Across the Caribbean, our teams have implemented Resilience Hubs to ensure families have shelter, food, and resources amidst disaster. In Haiti, we have reached more than 40,000 people with disaster preparedness training and helped more than 7,000 farmers with climate techniques. With the risk of disease outbreaks like cholera rising after the hurricane, we are also distributing water purification tablets and hygiene kits to prevent an urgent health emergency. The impact of Hurricane Melissa is still compounding as more families lose their homes, belongings, and livelihoods. Urgent help is desperately needed. As a committed supporter, will you make a gift today to fuel our emergency efforts in Gaza, Jamaica, Haiti and 35+ countries around the world?
The Mercy Corps team |
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