Friend,
2025 has been an incredibly difficult year for millions of people across the globe. Through one emergency after another, families have been fighting to survive and thrive — and Mercy Corps has been right there fighting alongside them.
From responding to Hurricane Melissa to the devastating earthquakes in Myanmar and Afghanistan, our teams have worked tirelessly to meet families’ immediate needs and support them in recovery.
The Caribbean
In October, a Category 5 hurricane tore through multiple island nations in the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Flash floods, landslides, and powerful winds have left behind widespread destruction — damaging homes, roads, power systems, and communication networks.
6,000 people have been displaced in Jamaica, while over 12,000 people are sheltering in emergency sites in Haiti.
Mercy Corps’ emergency response has focused on multiple aspects of this catastrophe — from establishing long-running emergency preparedness programs to delivering emergency relief and supporting communities’ long-term recovery. We work with trusted local organizations that have deep roots in communities and local expertise to scale impact safely and effectively.
In Haiti, we’re providing water, sanitation, and hygiene services, distributing chlorine tablets and hygiene kits, and supporting families through emergency supplies and cash assistance.
In St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, 6,000 people have been displaced by Hurricane Melissa, alongside widespread destruction in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Credit: Ricardo Makyn / Getty Images
Along with Hurricane Melissa, we’ve responded to multiple emergencies throughout 2025 thanks to the support of donors like you, including:
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Myanmar, where a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the country and tipped hundreds of thousands of families into a humanitarian crisis. With your support, we were able to help communities access shelter, food, medicine, and other essentials. |
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Sudan, when famine was declared and 24.6 million people are facing high levels of food insecurity. Your support enabled us to provide critical aid to the countless families and distribute cash assistance so they can afford what they need to survive. |
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Democratic Republic of Congo, where an Ebola outbreak struck as 7 million people were displaced by conflict, and 26 million were in need of urgent assistance. Our teams improved water access, hygiene, and sanitation services, and supported livelihoods. |
As we head into the new year, your support will fuel our emergency response efforts in 35+ countries around the globe.
We’re grateful to have supporters like you as part of our global community, pushing our mission forward with your generous support. Now, will you make your next gift to deliver support and hope for families in crisis?
Sincerely,
The Mercy Corps team
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