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Dear friend, The U.S. government’s decision to end thousands of aid programs will hurt millions of the most vulnerable families around the world. These cuts couldn’t come at a worse time: millions of people are displaced from their homes and in urgent need of support to survive. Multiple Mercy Corps programs, which had the potential to reach millions of people this year with vital services, including emergency relief, food and water, and access to shelter, have been terminated. These programs not only saved lives but they prevented conflict and instability and helped communities recover from crises. Our teams on the ground are fully committed to continuing our work with local communities to support those in need of assistance. In the face of aid cuts, supporters like you enable us to continue delivering lifesaving aid to families in 40+ countries around the world. A sustained and predictable source of support is vital during this time of uncertainty to continue meeting the urgent needs of families. Will you consider starting a monthly gift to meet the moment and provide critical aid to families whose lives are on the line? Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed how these aid programs help communities access clean water and food and afford basic necessities. They also provide families and children with a place of refuge — especially in the face of natural disasters and violence. In Palestine, for example, over 50,000 Palestinian youth will lose access to crucial education, mental health and wellbeing support, cutting off pathways to future employment and hope for the future. In Sudan, up to 40,000 severely malnourished children who could have received lifesaving Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) will no longer receive it. I have met families who will be severely impacted by decisions to cut aid— parents who will watch their children go hungry, people who will lose loved ones to easily treatable diseases, or refugee families who might lose access to the lifeline that kept them safe and fed in an entirely new country. Our team’s dedication to our mission and continued support for communities — and the long-lasting impact we are still able to have — is as strong as ever. We will continue our efforts to deliver lifesaving emergency assistance to communities impacted by conflict and disaster, including providing food, water, and shelter to families in need, and helping people around the world cope, adapt and thrive in the face of ongoing crisis. We can only make it happen because of you. I’m grateful for the generosity and commitment of people like you who continuously show up for families when they need it most. In this critical moment, a gift from you today will make an incredible difference in the lives of those severely impacted by the recent US foreign aid cuts. Sincerely, Tjada D’Oyen McKenna Chief Executive Officer Mercy Corps |
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