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April 2021 Newsletter
Climate change: helping those at risk

Climate change: helping those at risk

Worldwide, we are experiencing both the subtle and stark effects of climate change. When it comes to who is most vulnerable, the climate crisis discriminates — but our efforts to fight it cannot. Learn about steps we’re taking to help ▸

It’s Earth Day! Your voice matters.


Take action on climate change today. Sign our petition, and we’ll send letters to your Members of Congress on your behalf, urging them to fund climate adaptation, and to prioritize those most vulnerable to climate disasters.


Top Stories

Cultivate Earth Day with your own garden

Cultivate Earth Day with your own garden

In a changing world, adaptation is a skill worth cultivating. Keyhole gardens are one way families in Timor-Leste are adapting to climate change. Read about this unique approach to gardening, and try it in your own backyard ▸

A meaningful gift for Mother’s Day

A meaningful gift for Mother’s Day

What better way to thank the moms in your life for their love, strength, and support? When you make a tribute gift to Mercy Corps, you’re honoring your loved one while helping people around the world. Send an e-card or print at home ▸

Indian women take on COVID prevention

Indian women take on COVID prevention

Women make up more than half of India’s tea industry workforce. With support from Mercy Corps and the Starbucks Foundation, women like Jayanti are leading the way as COVID-19 public health activists. Read Jayanti’s story ▸

Climate crisis: Help people at risk


The increased frequency of extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, and drought are evidence of a rapidly changing climate. Families already facing conflict and poverty are most vulnerable. Your gift can help.


Closing the racial wealth gap

Closing the racial wealth gap

Our Community Investment Trust is a BIPOC-led real estate investing model, closing the U.S. racial wealth gap by harnessing the systems that created it, so people can move from "owing to owning." Read the story and watch the video ▸

From our CEO, Tjada D’Oyen McKenna

As Mercy Corps works to advance dignity and security for all people in the 40+ countries where we work, we will continue speaking out against injustice and racism. Read Tjada’s statement on the Chauvin trial verdict ▸

Mercy Corps in the News

Vox

How smartphones are helping farmers fight climate change

Reuters

Act now to protect Indonesia’s sinking cities from climate change

Fast Company

What’s working in the global fight against COVID‑19 vaccine misinformation

The New York Times

For Syrians, the pandemic has increased the need for humanitarian assistance, but donations prove ‘woefully inadequate.’