Pakistan floods, Somalia drought, climate change at COP27 + Puerto Rico update
Addressing mental health during crisis
From Colombia to Ukraine, Mercy Corps provides psychosocial support to help communities cope in times of conflict and displacement. We’ve prioritized mental health as an essential service for people experiencing crisis.
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Our work continues as Ukrainian civilians experience escalating attacks. Please support our humanitarian response for people facing the effects of conflict and climate change, in 40+ countries worldwide.
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Deadly floods devastate Pakistan
Unprecedented rainfall and floods have killed more than a thousand people, destroying infrastructure, and displacing at least 7.9 million. Mercy Corps is distributing food, water, and cash, with a focus on reaching women-led households and people with disabilities.
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‘Resilience Hubs’ in Puerto Rico
Mercy Corps helped local community centers in Puerto Rico transform into ‘Resilience Hubs,’ where people can access electric charging stations, WiFi, refrigeration, and potable water during disasters. The hubs are providing relief to the thousands in the wake of Hurricane Fiona.
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Somalia is on the brink of famine
On the Global Dispatches podcast, Mercy Corps CEO Tjada D’Oyen McKenna discusses the food crisis in Somalia, and why this is the time for action.
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November 1 deadline:
Urge members of Congress to make the climate crisis an urgent priority as world leaders set to convene next month at the UN Climate Conference.
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International Day of the Girl 2022
There’s a ripple effect when girls have the opportunity to build their lives. Their communities are stronger and better able to take on challenges. Mercy Corps is helping girls in Somalia stay in school by providing transportation, school supplies, and safer spaces.
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Pakistani FM says water receded 50% in flood-ravaged Sindh
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Somalia famine to be declared next month, despite years of warning signs
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