Escalating military conflict could cause 100,000 displaced

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  [ [link removed] ]URGENT UPDATE:  
[ [link removed] ]A humanitarian catastrophe looms in Ukraine.

Dear friend,

I’m writing to you today deeply concerned that a humanitarian catastrophe
in Ukraine and the region is now unfolding, threatening lives and
livelihoods. We see risks of food shortages and huge numbers of women,
men, and children forced to flee from their homes. The destruction of
infrastructure like hospitals and health services could lead to a rapid
spread of diseases, including COVID‑19.

Mercy Corps provided humanitarian assistance in Ukraine following the 2014
conflict, helping over 200,000 people with emergency cash, food, water,
and sanitation supplies. We helped restore war-damaged homes, and provided
small business grants and training to help people rebuild their lives and
support themselves and their families.

Right now, Mercy Corps is mobilizing a team to the region to assess the
situation, and stands ready if our humanitarian response is needed. Here’s
what we know:


  2.9 million Ukrainians were already in need of urgent humanitarian
  assistance prior to the current escalation of conflict, and at least
1.5 million are displaced within their country.
 
  As the conflict expands across Ukraine, we anticipate a large-scale
  humanitarian crisis for the country, beyond the scope of aid
operations currently there.
 
  We’re particularly concerned about the elderly, who make up one-third
  of people in need of assistance, and people with disabilities. We’ve
seen these populations at risk in other areas of conflict around the
world.
 
  The current conflict has already initiated large-scale displacement,
  and could lead to the displacement of millions of civilians who will
need basic services and support after fleeing for safety within
Ukraine and to neighboring countries.


As
a supporter of Mercy Corps’ work around the world, we will keep you
informed on this rapidly changing situation, and let you know if there are
ways you can help. Mercy Corps has more than 40 years of experience
responding in moments of crisis, and staying long after the headlines
fade, connecting communities with solutions that go beyond emergency aid,
and make lasting change possible.

Together with our teams across the globe, you are part of what powers our
humanitarian response. In times of crisis and uncertainty, compassionate
people help us respond quickly when the unexpected — or unthinkable —
happens. As the crisis in Ukraine escalates by the hour, every effort must
be made to minimize a humanitarian catastrophe and protect those most at
risk.

Thank you for your support.

Craig Redmond
Senior Vice President of Programs, Mercy Corps

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