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Dear friends, Yesterday, I was in Dnipro, Ukraine, as deadly explosions rocked the city. I sat for hours in an underground bomb shelter, surrounded by men, women, and children who have grown accustomed to regular air raid sirens; the damage to the city is devastating, but the impact on those who have already endured 6 months of conflict is even worse. As Mercy Corps’ Senior Global Photographer, I am traveling in the region to capture the stories of how Mercy Corps is supporting Ukrainians affected by the war. I wanted to make sure you saw the message below from earlier this week with updates about the situation, and information on how you can be part of our global humanitarian response — in Ukraine and in the 40+ countries where we serve people affected by crises, including conflict. Your encouragement — and your support — are deeply appreciated. Please consider making a gift today ▸ Our team members and I are grateful to be safe and accounted for. Thank you for your concern, and for your solidarity with people across the globe. Ezra Millstein Mercy Corps Senior Global Photographer ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mercy Corps <[email protected]> Date: Monday, October 10, 2022 at 5:09 PM Subject: URGENT: Missiles strike Ukrainian civilians |
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Less than 24 hours ago, heavily populated areas in Ukraine — including in Dnipro, Kyiv, Lviv, and Ternopil — came under attack from explosive weapons, causing at least 11 civilian casualties and injuring another 89. In the past week, Ukrainian civilians have faced intensifying bombardment as the war continues to rage, signaling further escalation of fighting that has already displaced one third of the population and left much of the country in ruin. These latest attacks have wrought further devastation on Ukrainian civilians who have now been enduring violence, displacement, and disruption for more than seven months. Your gift can help Mercy Corps respond to crises in places like Ukraine, Pakistan, Kenya, and beyond. Will you send your support for our global emergency response efforts?
A woman and child pass damaged buildings in Borodyanka, a settlement in the Bucha region north of Kyiv that was occupied by Russian forces early in the war.
This week’s events are yet another reminder of how violent conflict — along with climate change and poverty — are posing extreme dangers to families in Ukraine and in places around the globe. In 40+ countries, Mercy Corps response teams and partners often risk their own safety on behalf of the communities where they work — and the most marginalized within them. Mercy Corps has helped lead an international call for justice for the Ukrainian people. We joined 16 other aid agencies to formally demand the respect of international humanitarian law and human rights in Ukraine, and for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure from the ongoing conflict. Our generous global community has helped fuel lifesaving work in the 40+ countries where we serve. We are so grateful for your willingness to consider communities in their moment of need. We know from our decades of experience assisting people affected by war, it’s going to take a massive, long-term effort to help Ukrainians overcome the damage to their country and livelihoods. Mercy Corps is committed to staying here for the long haul — and we’re grateful to have your support as we help communities cope, adapt, and thrive in the face of conflict, poverty, and the impacts of climate change. Please send your urgent support for Mercy Corps’ humanitarian response in places like Ukraine and in 40+ countries around the world.
The Mercy Corps team |
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