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I want to share the story of Omar, a father of eight children. Since 1995, he has worked as a miller in his home country of Ethiopia, grinding maize, sorghum, barley, and wheat for his community. That work has not been easy. The community had no reliable electricity — people would go to nearby towns for grinding services — leaving Omar with very little work and low income. As a head of household, he struggled to earn enough for his kids' education. Drought also impacted his business — less rain meant fewer crops to grind and less business for Omar. This all changed when Mercy Corps connected Omar to solar-powered energy. Today, your support can make a life-changing difference for a father, husband, and small business owner like Omar. Whether in communities impacted by war, poverty, or other crises, you can make DOUBLE the impact for families like Omar’s in urgent need. Make a 2X matched gift now.
Thanks to an anonymous donor who has contributed $500,000 to encourage others to give, every donation from now until December 31 will be 2X matched. Contribute to our Matching Gift Challenge today and TWICE as far for families in need today ▸ With support from people like you, Omar was able to relocate his business from a small shack to a Mercy Corps-supported hub with a dependable source of electricity and new energy-efficient milling machines. With a reliable source of energy, business has improved. Overall, his income has increased by approximately 30% — helping him pay for his kids’ education. I’ve been able to witness the impact Mercy Corps makes on families, businesses, and communities like Omar. With your gift today, you can help us change the lives of more families in 35+ countries around the world. Donate to our Matching Gift Challenge before December 31, and your gift can go TWICE as far. With gratitude, Tilen Ogola Global Director Mercy Corps |
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