Dear friend,
U.S. foreign aid is a lifeline for millions of people across the globe.
It ensures children receive nutrition and education; families access food, water, and shelter; and communities recover after sudden disasters.
Yet, the U.S. administration has cut off life-saving aid to those who need it most. The consequences are dire — lives will be lost if the aid doesn’t reach people who are in urgent need.
Join us in speaking out for U.S. humanitarian aid: Urge Congress to defend lifesaving aid for millions of people whose lives are at risk.
Many of the programs terminated under the recent funding freeze did more than just provide emergency response — they saved lives, prevented conflict and instability, and helped reduce long-term reliance on aid.
The decision to cut funding assistance is creating an immediate impact in places like:
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Ethiopia, where 42,000 people will no longer have access to clean water and sanitation services, increasing the risk of disease outbreaks. |
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Sudan, where 150,000 people living in famine conditions are losing access to life-saving assistance that would support their needs for food, health and medicine, water, and shelter. |
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Palestine, where over 50,000 youth will lose access to education and skills development opportunities. More than 50 community organizations will be forced to cease youth-focused services, while 10,000 parents will lose access to family support programs that promote youth well-being. |
Mercy Corps is committed to meeting the ongoing urgent needs of families across the globe. Our teams and partners will continue to work diligently and effectively to provide desperately needed support to families facing hardship like hunger, disaster, and war.
With 339 million people requiring urgent humanitarian assistance, Congress must defend lifesaving aid.
Urge Congress to protect vital U.S. foreign aid and demand the administration to resume the flow of aid to the most vulnerable around the globe.
Thank you for taking action,
— The Mercy Corps team
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