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Dear friend,

Global humanitarian need is at an all-time high. More than 100 million
people are now displaced as a result of violent conflict and climate
disasters. And more than 350 million people are at risk for extreme hunger
as the global food crisis shows no relief in sight.

Today, you have an opportunity to tell our leaders that billions in
funding should be designated for those in greatest need around the world.

We’re seeking at least 2,000 signatures on our petition urging the U.S.
Congress to show up as a humanitarian leader and provide robust funding
for emergency relief and long-term community development.

[ [link removed] ]Will you add your name to show your support for communities facing
crisis today?


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A woman and her daughter register to receive emergency kits from Mercy
Corps in Northwest Syria. We are providing essential supplies, shelter,
and clean water after recent earthquakes.


Last week, President Biden unveiled a March budget proposal that included
critical investments in humanitarian aid. As the budget proposal is
negotiated in Congress, we’re calling on leaders to maintain the United
States’ leadership in humanitarian assistance by ensuring critical foreign
aid accounts are fully funded in the upcoming fiscal year.

Families around the world feel the daily shocks of conflict and disaster —
from the start of a second year of war in Ukraine to the devastating
earthquakes in Turkey and Syria to a global food crisis pushing millions
to the brink of starvation. In the face of these challenges and many more,
we are urging Congress to:


  Fully fund the Migration and Refugees Assistance and International
  Disaster Assistance accounts at $4.14 billion and $4.98 billion,
respectively, to provide lifesaving emergency assistance to
communities in crisis.
 
  Fund the Development Assistance account at no less than $5.43 billion
  and the Economic Support Fund at $5.39 billion to invest in long-term
sustainable development and build community resilience.


It’s time to take
action: Please add your name to our petition calling on
Congress to help millions of families in emergency situations and invest
in long-term supports as communities recover and rebuild.


[ [link removed] ]Add your name now [ [link removed] ]▸


Thank you for your support during this critical time. Together, we can
make a meaningful difference.

Sincerely,

[8]Aishwarya Raje Aishwarya Raje
Mercy Corps Policy Advisor

Aishwarya is a policy specialist with a passion for furthering
humanitarian and development objectives. At Mercy Corps, she leads
advocacy initiatives related to the U.S. budget as well as Africa policy.

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