Dear Friend,
The past year has challenged people all around the world, and I’ve been amazed by the creativity and innovation of our Mercy Corps teams in their life-changing and lifesaving work.
Globally, we’re seeing the pandemic push millions of people to their breaking points. In fact, the United Nations estimates 235 million people will need humanitarian aid in 2021, an increase driven largely by the COVID‑19 pandemic.
The process of recovery and rebuilding from this crisis will take time. Mercy Corps is committed to being there for the people who will benefit from our help in the countries where we serve.
As a member of our global community, you care about helping others survive and recover from crisis. That’s why I knew you’d want to hear about an opportunity where your first donation can help us go twice as far:
A group of passionate supporters has contributed to our Matching Gift Challenge Fund to encourage people like you to match their gifts.
Our goal is to raise $400,000 in matching gifts by June 8.
This is a chance to be a part of a big, global movement for good. Will you join in?
Your matching gift will help us in our mission to meet people’s urgent needs to survive and connect them to resources to recover, rebuild, and to protect from future risks. Here are just a few examples of the lifesaving efforts powered by Mercy Corps supporters like you:
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Response: In Indonesia — where a deadly earthquake forced nearly 10,000 people from their homes this year — we responded by distributing food, shelter, and hygiene kits with supplies for COVID‑19 protection.
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Recovery: In Lebanon, we helped those recovering from last year’s devastating explosion by providing emergency cash assistance to locally owned businesses that serve as a lifeline for their communities.
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Resilience: In Puerto Rico, we turned community centers into "Resilience Hubs" outfitted with reliable WiFi, satellite phones, solar electricity, and water storage, so that when the next natural disaster strikes, they'll be prepared.
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Please support our efforts around the world by making a matching gift to Mercy Corps today.
It will take hard work to help people recover from the impacts of the pandemic and the many crises they face. But, with you by our side, I know that we can build a better world for all. Thank you for your dedicated support of Mercy Corps and the people we serve.
Gratefully,
Adrienne Karecki, Mercy Corps Chief Development and Marketing Officer
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