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[ Mercy ]Mercy Corps November 2019 Newsletter
[ Climate ]Climate change and poverty quick facts
[ [link removed] ]Get the facts on climate change and the crisis it is creating for
vulnerable people
One of the consequences of a warming planet is that some of the world’s
biggest challenges, like poverty, conflict and hunger, are becoming more
severe than ever before. Learn how the climate crisis is changing our
work and ways Mercy Corps is collaborating to reshape how humanity can
adapt and thrive ▸
[ [link removed] ]URGENT: Syrian families still under attack
As conflict escalates in northern Syria families have had to leave their
homes and businesses behind to seek safety, but our work there
continues. In Syria and around the world, families in crisis need your
help. Donate today and help millions of people across the globe get
access to emergency supplies, vital healthcare, safe spaces and more.
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Top Stories
[ Relying ]Relying on rainfall
[ [link removed] ]Relying on rainfall: How one community in Kenya is affected by
climate change
Too many people around the world are already feeling the impacts of a
changing climate, including farmers and small business owners in Kenya.
Read about farmers who are managing the effects of climate change, a
store owner whose business relies on farmers’ ability to grow successful
crops and how we’re helping all of them find a solution ▸
[ Finding ]Finding a new path forward
[ [link removed] ]Finding a new path forward: How a Nature Club helps Syrian refugee
and Jordanian youth
Meet Isra’a, a young mother and Syrian refugee living in Jordan. After
having to drop out of university due to financial troubles, Isra’a was
looking for a new way to be involved in the community. Let her tell you
her story of finding a new passion and gaining key life skills through
the Mercy Corps Nature Club ▸
[ This ]This holiday season, honor your loved ones with a donation to Mercy
Corps
[ [link removed] ]This holiday season, honor your loved ones with a donation to
Mercy Corps
Do you want to give a gift that will make an impact? Consider making a
donation to Mercy Corps in honor of a friend, family member or loved
one. When you make a tribute gift, you get to help people in need across
the world, while honoring the special person in your life. Click here to
give an impactful gift this holiday season and set up a tribute
donation ▸
Are you ready? It's almost GivingTuesday!
As the bustle of holiday shopping season begins, take a day to focus on
the wider world and the life-changing difference you can make in
someone’s life. GivingTuesday is December 3, and we hope you will be a
part of our community of Mercy Corps givers. Watch your inbox in the
coming days for a special GivingTuesday match offer!
[ Food ]Food brings us together around the world
[ [link removed] ]Food brings us together around the world
No matter where you live or what you eat, food is something that brings
us all together. From Colombia to Uganda, food connects every one of us.
Food can provide security, livelihoods and empower people in so many
ways that go beyond the dinner table. Read the stories of some of our
program participants and see how they connect over a meal ▸
[ [link removed] ]Act now to support climate justice
Right now, climate change is affecting some of the most vulnerable and
at-risk communities on the planet, in the form of extreme weather, food
insecurity, poverty and conflict. It’s time for us to act and support
those who are experiencing the first stages of climate crisis. Will you
join us in the fight for climate justice, and urge your Representative
to do the same?
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Upcoming Local Events
[ [link removed] ]A Badge of Honor and a Kit for Your Car
Preparedness has become the new normal. With extreme weather becoming
more and more common because of climate change, it’s important to be
prepared no matter where you might be. Join us at the Mercy Corps Action
Center on December 4 to make an emergency kit to keep in your car, so
you’re prepared when the unimaginable happens.
When: December 4, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Mercy Corps Action Center (28 SW 1st Ave.)
Admission: Free! [ [link removed] ]RSVP here ▸
[ [link removed] ]Mercy Corps Northwest: Northwest Made Holiday Market
Mercy Corps Northwest’s small business programs, ranging from business
classes to financial assistance services, support over 2,400 local
businesses every year. The holiday season is a critical time for small
businesses, including those Mercy Corps Northwest supports. Join us in
celebrating the holidays and shopping from over 40 Mercy Corps
Northwest-supported businesses at the sixth annual Northwest Made
Holiday Market on December 7!
When: December 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Mercy Corps Action Center (28 SW 1st Ave.)
Admission: Free! [ [link removed] ]RSVP on Facebook ▸
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Mercy Corps in the News
[ Roll ]Roll Call [ [link removed] ]Congress can help win the peace in South Sudan,
Roll Call
[ The ]The Guardian [ [link removed] ]‘Living a Daily Tragedy’: Venezuelans
struggling to survive in Colombia, The Guardian
[ BBC ]BBC [ [link removed] ]BBC Newsday interview with Pauline Schibli, BBC
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