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Mercy Hands Europe is a youth and women-led, non-profit Swiss organisation that works to safeguard dignity, sustain human rights and build sustainable futures for people, particularly those who are the most vulnerable.

We implement humanitarian and development projects in disaster affected areas and impoverished communities, either directly through field missions, our sister organization, or other local partners.

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🌍✨ As part of our Digital Futures initiative, the cultural exchange between students from the International School of Geneva and Hawassa continues!

Paired across continents, these young students are exchanging letters, full of ideas, and perspectives — building bridges through words and learning beyond borders. 💌🌐

A heartfelt thank you to @ecolintgeneva and mary_joy_ethiopia_official for making this inspiring connection possible — and to all the incredible students shaping a more global future! 🙏💫

#DigitalFutures #CulturalExchange #YouthEmpowerment #GlobalClassroom #MercyHandsEurope #InterculturalLearning #EducationWithoutBorders
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📚 Rethinking resources: local collaboration 🏛️

In the fourth and last episode of our field visit series, our Executive director Michela Maccabruni assesses the state of public libraries in Hawassa and meets with local government officials to explore solutions.

Mr. Assegad, Officer for Culture, Tourism, and Sport Development, expressed a strong commitment to collaboration despite limited funding. Together, we are working to repurpose idle resources and raise awareness about digital education. 💡

Let’s turn challenges into opportunities for youth in Hawassa with our partner @Mary_joy_ethiopia_officia! 🙌

#DigitalLibrary #YouthEmpowerment #PublicLibraries #Hawassa #TechForGood #DigitalInclusion #MercyHandsEurope #EducationMatters #BridgingTheDivide #ImpactInAction #LibraryForAll
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📢Supporting Lebanese Guests in Iraq - Project reflection from Amani Mohammed Executive Director Mercy Path for Women`s Affairs

Amani led the effort to provide Lebanese guests in Iraq with legal consultations after they were displaced by the conflict in Southern Lebanon.

- 220 Lebanese guests were given legal consultation and referral if needed to appropriate services.

This was made possible by our donors Ville d`Onex and @etat_geneve . As well as our local partner @mercy_hands

#EmergencyRelief #LebaneseGuests #HumanitarianAid #MercyHandsEurope #HousingSupport
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📍 Stories from Bibugn
Michela Maccabruni was recently in Ethiopia — though conflict kept her from reaching Bibugn, she stayed closely connected to our teams.

🎙️ Through local interviews, she collected the voices of WAP project beneficiaries: farmers, women entrepreneurs, and beekeepers turning challenges into opportunity.

🤝 With @agriserviceethiopia
💧 Supported by @ville_de_geneve, Chêne-Bourg, EA Foundation & CARBOGEN AMCIS

#voicesfromthefield #womeninag #beekeeping #cleanwater #sustainablefarming #mercyhandseurope #agriserviceethiopia #climateresilience #fieldmission
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🎓 Building Bridges: Hawassa University Partnership 🤝

In the third episode of our field visit series, we spotlight an important meeting with Hawassa University leadership.

Vice President Matheos Karo and Community Services Director Markos Fisaha Delena reaffirmed the university’s strong partnership with mary_joy_ethiopia_official —offering mentorship, training, and digital innovation to empower local youth. 💡

Together, we’re laying the foundation for sustainable, community-driven digital education in Hawassa! 📘

#DigitalLibrary #YouthEmpowerment #HawassaUniversity #EducationForAll #TechForGood #DigitalInclusion #MercyHandsEurope #LibraryForAll #BridgingTheDivide
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