It’s why I’m asking you to make a donation on Giving Tuesday ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌







This year has shown us how dark and cruel our world can become — especially due to willful inaction.

When politicians do not act, violence escalates to the brink of mass atrocities. When governments do not act, famine spreads and claims innocent lives. When we do not act fast enough, some communities never fully recover.

Throughout this year, supporters like you have shown up when families needed it most. Every gift — big or small — has helped us reach communities facing hunger, displacement, war, and more..

I’m so grateful to have compassionate people like you on our side as we work to reach more families around the world.

As Gaza grapples with famine, Sudan with violence, and Ukraine with war, your support is needed more than ever to deliver relief and support families who need it most. Will you make a gift this Giving Tuesday to reach more families in crisis zones around the world?
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This year, I witnessed the most horrifying yet unsurprising crisis unfold: the confirmation of famine in Gaza. It was the direct result of months of deliberate restrictions on aid, the destruction of food, health, and water systems, and relentless bombardment. A man-made catastrophe that is entirely preventable and entirely unconscionable.

Despite a recent pause in fighting, innocent civilians continue to suffer from hunger, lack of essential resources, and displacement.

I’m proud of our team members who wake up every day to help distribute water, hygiene kits, and cash assistance to families enduring unimaginable hardships in places like Gaza and Ukraine — even when they are faced with the same hardships themselves.

I’m proud of the farmers who work with us to create sustainable food systems in countries like Sudan and Colombia.

I’m proud of our partners delivering lifesaving aid and deploying vital recovery efforts after Hurricane Melissa struck places like Jamaica and Haiti.

But this work wouldn’t be possible without your compassion and commitment — I’m eternally grateful for the impact your support creates for families in 35+ countries around the world.

Right now, many are still facing incredible challenges and need urgent support. You can stand side-by-side with communities in need as they work to recover and build a better tomorrow for themselves.

Today, on Giving Tuesday, DOUBLE your impact with a MATCHING gift and ensure people have food, water, and opportunities for a brighter future.
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With appreciation,

Tjada D’Oyen McKenna,
Mercy Corps Chief Executive Officer