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Eddie is a second-generation farmer who lost all of his
crops to Hurricane Maria: two acres of plantains and his entire life
savings. Since the hurricane, it’s been especially difficult to purchase
seeds in Puerto Rico, with some sellers doubling their prices — prices
Eddie can’t afford on his own.

As climate change threatens to bring stronger storms to the island more
frequently, Eddie knows he has to prepare for that. The only question is
how.

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The double dilemma Eddie now faces is exactly why Mercy Corps stays on,
sometimes for years, in communities hurt by natural disasters. When
tragedy strikes, our emergency teams show up to save lives. Then, we work
with community members to identify long-term challenges like farm
restoration, job creation, access to education and more.

This holiday season, you can
help people like Eddie and his family not just survive natural disasters
but fully rebuild their lives and prepare themselves for the future.
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[ Eddie ]Eddie in Puerto Rico
Eddie is a farmer and blacksmith in Puerto Rico, his crops were devastated
by Hurricane Maria in 2017. Mercy Corps has helped him replant and rebuild
his livelihood, teaching him ways to be more resilient in the face of
future storms.
Emergency cash, solar lanterns and water filters — these are the kinds of
lifesaving items we provide in the immediate aftermath of deadly storms.
But they only help for so long. That’s why, when we respond to natural
disasters, we look for ways we can show up for people who need more than
short-term help to truly recover.

Just recently, we were able to purchase 100 banana plants for Eddie to
replace what he lost. Thanks to Mercy Corps supporters like you, he’ll be
adding papayas to his fields for the first time, too — diversifying his
crops and reducing the risk of losing everything again when the next storm
hits.

December is the most important fundraising month of the year for
us. The money we
raise these next few days will help us reach more people in crisis during
the new year, and allow us to keep helping when their long-term needs
become clear. [ [link removed] ]Please, make a tax-deductible, year-end gift today while
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Eddie isn’t just grateful for the crops we purchased. He’s also grateful
for the Mercy Corps workshops that teach farmers how to better protect
their crops from climate change. Eddie told us he’s so passionate about
protecting his family farm, he taped our workshops on his phone so he can
listen to them again at night, taking notes before bed.

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Eddie’s dedication to a safer, more resilient future for his family
inspires me. I hope
it inspires you, too. Together, we can do more than just bring people back
from the brink. We can help people, all around the world, survive and
thrive. That’s what being a part of this community of humanitarians is all
about.

Sincerely,

Karla Peña
Country Director, Puerto Rico

We know you’re hearing a lot from us these days. The reason is simple:
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try to meet unprecedented need around the world. If you’ve already made
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