Dear friend,
Resilience. It’s at the heart of Mercy Corps’ work.
A resilient community is able to cope, adapt, and thrive in the face of shocks and stresses like conflict and natural disasters. We partner with communities to develop strategies to cope and adapt to shocks and stresses, and tackle the root causes of these challenges to foster a thriving future.
In Nepal, Mercy Corps has helped farmers, including Sharda Devi Bohora (above), develop disaster mitigation measures, such as building gabion walls that prevent dangerous landslides.
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As we enter the new year, we are committed to helping communities achieve positive outcomes in four key areas:
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Food security: A growing global food crisis means hundreds of millions of people are hungry, with many on the brink of famine. From distributing cash so families can buy food, to helping people grow their own reliable gardens, we deliver both immediate aid and long-term solutions. |
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Water security: One in three people don’t have access to safe drinking water. In communities lacking water today, our teams are delivering emergency drinking water. And we’re helping construct and strengthen management of water systems to ensure clean water is available tomorrow. |
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Economic opportunity: For the first time in decades, extreme poverty is on the rise. By offering skills training, small business support, and access to new markets, we help people grow and sustain their income, bringing stability to their families and the communities around them. |
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Peacebuilding and good governance: Violent conflict is at a 30-year high. The causes are complex and interconnected — and so are the solutions. Our programs work to address the root causes of conflict to reduce and prevent violence, and strengthen the pillars of long-term peace. |
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Curious to learn more about how Mercy Corps is investing in water and food security, economic opportunity, and peacebuilding and good governance? From Nepal to Somalia, Guatemala to Syria and beyond — see photos and read stories of people who are coping, adapting, and even thriving in our rapidly changing world, in partnership with Mercy Corps.
Right now, the world is experiencing an unprecedented level of humanitarian need. We have many challenges as we look ahead to 2023 and beyond. However, when our humanitarian teams, partners, and supporters like you come together, we can look toward a brighter and more resilient future for all.
Sincerely,
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Sanjay Gurung
Interim Vice President,
Technical Leadership at Mercy Corps
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