Dear friend,
Women are bearing the brunt of the worsening drought catastrophe in the Horn of Africa. They walk miles each day to get water for their families, crops, and livestock. They care for their children in improvised tents as they seek relief from hunger.
On Mother’s Day last weekend, I thought about the experience of motherhood for women uprooted by the war in Ukraine or in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, and the 40+ countries that we serve around the world facing extremely difficult circumstances. These conditions force mothers to summon a deep strength to protect and provide for their children.
Jamila is a mother and a small business owner in Kenya. Mercy Corps business training helped her open a small retail shop to provide for her family.
It is these mothers who are often the agents of change in their communities. Every day, our teams work with them and other leaders to address the root causes of crises and create lasting solutions that help build better futures.
When you make a gift to our Matching Gift Challenge before the midnight deadline, you’re making the most of your investment to support people facing crises around the world. Your gift will be combined with contributions from a group of generous donors who have given to encourage you to match their donation and meet our $465,000 goal.
Can we count on you to support communities around the world in building a future where everyone can thrive?
Thank you,
for joining our donor community,
for your commitment to creating a brighter future for so many people, and for sharing our vision for a world where everyone can prosper.
Thank you for your generosity,
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Tjada D’Oyen McKenna,
Mercy Corps Chief Executive Officer
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