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Mercy Hands Europe (MHEU) is a women-led, international non-profit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and supporting development initiatives across Iraq, Syria, Ethiopia, and beyond. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, we collaborate closely with local partners to address urgent humanitarian needs and long-term development challenges,
offering essential support to communities in need.
Our mission is to advance sustainable development, promote humanitarian aid, and uphold social justice, ensuring that local voices are at the forefront of addressing the challenges faced by their communities. By partnering with trusted local organizations, MHEU ensures that our interventions are sustainable, culturally sensitive, context-specific, and tailored to the unique needs of each community.

We are committed to empowering local actors to build their capacity, strengthen autonomy, and achieve lasting, positive change. Our approach emphasizes collaboration, advocacy for human rights, and a commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind.
At MHEU, we believe in the transformative power of community-driven development and cross-cultural cooperation. Together with our partners, we are working towards a world where justice,
equality, and sustainability form the foundation of every
community.

🌿 Olive Trees Thriving in Al-Bab, Qabbasin, and Bizaa! 🌞

Our integrated pest management initiative is in full swing — reaching every farmer across the three cities, treating an impressive 2,000 olive trees daily! 🚜💨

Meanwhile, solar-powered irrigation units are still operational in the fields, delivering clean, sustainable water to our farmers during daylight hours. These eco-friendly systems will be safely maintained at the IACO field office during the off-season. ☀️💧

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our trusted partner @iaco_sy and our generous donor @eafoundationuk

Together, we’re cultivating resilience, sustainability, and a brighter future for Syrian agriculture.

💚 Help us continue this impact! Donate at the link in bio.

#MercyHandsEurope #SustainableAgriculture #Syria

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🌿 Olive Trees Thriving in Al-Bab, Qabbasin, and Bizaa! 🌞

Our integrated pest management initiative is in full swing — reaching every farmer across the three cities, treating an impressive 2,000 olive trees daily! 🚜💨

Meanwhile, solar-powered irrigation units are still operational in the fields, delivering clean, sustainable water to our farmers during daylight hours. These eco-friendly systems will be safely maintained at the IACO field office during the off-season. ☀️💧

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our trusted partner @iaco_sy and our generous donor @eafoundationuk

Together, we’re cultivating resilience, sustainability, and a brighter future for Syrian agriculture.

💚 Help us continue this impact! Donate at the link in bio.

#MercyHandsEurope #SustainableAgriculture #Syria

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🌍✨ First call, first connection! ✨🌍
Last week kicked off the cultural exchange online meetings between students from Hawassa Youth Center and @ecolintgeneva —and what a start!

Students met online for the first time, exchanged warm introductions, and Ecolint students shared a fun, interactive presentation about Swiss culture—complete with snowy mountains, chocolate, winter sports, and multilingual magic! 🧀🏔️⛷️🕰️

📬 And the letter exchange has begun! Ecolint students have written their first batch of letters, now on their way to their Hawassa buddies—starting meaningful one-to-one conversations across continents.

Let’s keep building bridges through stories, smiles, and shared learning. 🌐💬

You want to support our project? Donate at the link in bio.

A big thank you to our partner @mary_joy_ethiopia_official and our donors: @villeonex , Commune de Presinge, Commune de Bernex , @AnneFrankFonds, Commune de Vandoeuvres. 💙

#MercyHandsEurope
#DigitalFutures
#YouthVoices #HawassaMeetsGeneva #CulturalExchange

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🌍✨ First call, first connection! ✨🌍
Last week kicked off the cultural exchange online meetings between students from Hawassa Youth Center and @ecolintgeneva —and what a start!

Students met online for the first time, exchanged warm introductions, and Ecolint students shared a fun, interactive presentation about Swiss culture—complete with snowy mountains, chocolate, winter sports, and multilingual magic! 🧀🏔️⛷️🕰️

📬 And the letter exchange has begun! Ecolint students have written their first batch of letters, now on their way to their Hawassa buddies—starting meaningful one-to-one conversations across continents.

Let’s keep building bridges through stories, smiles, and shared learning. 🌐💬

You want to support our project? Donate at the link in bio.

A big thank you to our partner @mary_joy_ethiopia_official and our donors: @villeonex , Commune de Presinge, Commune de Bernex , @AnneFrankFonds, Commune de Vandoeuvres. 💙

#MercyHandsEurope
#DigitalFutures
#YouthVoices #HawassaMeetsGeneva #CulturalExchange

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✨ International Day of the Girl Child — Geneva, 11 October 2025

🙌 On 7 October, at the United Nations in Geneva, Mercy Hands Europe joined @unwomen, @clafggeneve, @hihswiss, NGO CSW Geneva, and @soroptimistglobal to spotlight how global commitments can become local action for girls’ education, protection, and empowerment.

💬 The panel gathered inspiring speakers, including Jan Puttfarken (UN Women), Carolyn Handschin-Moser (NGO CSW Geneva & WFWPI), Dr. Kalpana Sankar (Hand in Hand Switzerland), Ruzanna Tarvedyan (Geneva Consensus Foundation), Donatella Benjamin (Soroptimist International), Prem Anand, Arndt Soret, and Mihoko Kobayashi (Hand in Hand Switzerland), as well as Michela Gisella Maccabruni, Executive Director and Founder of Mercy Hands Europe. The discussion was coordinated by CLAFG and moderated by Juliana Cici.

💫 We were proud to advocate for this important cause as Mercy Hands Europe, reaffirming that girls’ education and empowerment cannot wait.

💌 A heartfelt thank you to @clafggeneve for the kind invitation — let’s continue the work and do even more for girls around the world. 💪

🌍 Educate. Protect. Empower.

#InternationalDayoftheGirlChild #GirlsEducation #MercyHandsEurope #Geneva #UNWomen #RootedInnovation

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✨ International Day of the Girl Child — Geneva, 11 October 2025

🙌 On 7 October, at the United Nations in Geneva, Mercy Hands Europe joined @unwomen, @clafggeneve, @hihswiss, NGO CSW Geneva, and @soroptimistglobal to spotlight how global commitments can become local action for girls’ education, protection, and empowerment.

💬 The panel gathered inspiring speakers, including Jan Puttfarken (UN Women), Carolyn Handschin-Moser (NGO CSW Geneva & WFWPI), Dr. Kalpana Sankar (Hand in Hand Switzerland), Ruzanna Tarvedyan (Geneva Consensus Foundation), Donatella Benjamin (Soroptimist International), Prem Anand, Arndt Soret, and Mihoko Kobayashi (Hand in Hand Switzerland), as well as Michela Gisella Maccabruni, Executive Director and Founder of Mercy Hands Europe. The discussion was coordinated by CLAFG and moderated by Juliana Cici.

💫 We were proud to advocate for this important cause as Mercy Hands Europe, reaffirming that girls’ education and empowerment cannot wait.

💌 A heartfelt thank you to @clafggeneve for the kind invitation — let’s continue the work and do even more for girls around the world. 💪

🌍 Educate. Protect. Empower.

#InternationalDayoftheGirlChild #GirlsEducation #MercyHandsEurope #Geneva #UNWomen #RootedInnovation

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🌟Team Gathering at MHEU Headquarters!

At the beginning of October, our Mercy Hands Europe team came together at our HQ to share a delicious international lunch, featuring dishes from Syria, Kosovo, Italy, and India. 🌍

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, share project updates, and celebrate our progress.

Collaboration, communication, and a bit of fun – that’s how we keep driving our mission forward! ✨

#Teamwork #MercyHandsEurope #ProjectUpdates #TeamLunch #NGO #CulturalDiversity

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