The
earthquakes that struck Northwest Syria last week were yet another
devastating challenge for millions of people who have already been
enduring more than a decade of conflict, displacement, and food
insecurity.

Now, humanitarian need has risen to an unprecedented level as millions
more people have lost their families, homes, and livelihoods. [ [link removed] ]Will you
rush a gift to help fuel our emergency response in places that are facing
disaster and conflict?


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Mercy Corps’ long-term commitment to Syria will persist through this
earthquake response and recovery. In the 40+ countries where we work, we
partner side-by-side with communities to prepare, respond, and rebuild
after conflict and disaster.

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—The Mercy Corps team

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From: Kieren @ Mercy Corps
Subject: Report from Syria: A shocking level of need

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The situation in Northwest Syria is extremely dire.

After more than 12 years of conflict, the country was already one of the
most fragile in the world. Monday’s earthquake has killed thousands of
people, affected millions of families, and destroyed countless buildings
and infrastructure across the region.

Humanitarian needs in Northwest Syria were already at an all-time high,
with 4.1 million people depending on humanitarian assistance and 1.8
million people living in displacement camps. Now, with the loss of
buildings and homes, we’re helping more displaced people than we ever have
before.

While logistical challenges to delivering emergency aid are multiplying —
unreliable communications, dwindling supplies, limited shelter options,
and poor weather conditions — Mercy Corps is working around the clock to
do everything we can to support the 4.5 million people in Northwest Syria
who have been affected by the earthquake.


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Rescue workers searching through the wreckage of last Monday’s
catastrophic earthquake.


Mercy Corps has been providing humanitarian aid in Syria since 2008 and I
have led operations there over the last three years. Thankfully, our 45
team members working in the Northwest region are safe. Despite being
deeply and personally affected by this tragedy, they have immediately
taken action to help families devastated by this earthquake.

Our team’s immediate focus is distributing kits to displaced families,
assessing damage to water boreholes, setting up temporary shelters, and
planning emergency cash assistance. As the most critical needs evolve in
the weeks and months ahead, we will continue to keep you updated and
provide further opportunities to help.

There is a long road ahead for Syria to recover and rebuild from this
disaster. Mercy Corps has more than 40 years of experience responding in
moments of crisis, connecting communities with solutions that go beyond
emergency aid and make lasting change possible.

Thank you for your generosity, that helps us respond in urgent moments of
crisis like this one and stay the course long after.

Sincerely,

[9]Kieren Barnes Kieren Barnes
Syria Country Director

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