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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🌍 World Environment Day in Dassenech Woreda, Ethiopia
This week in the field:
✅ 99.5% of crops planted
✅ 22 vegetable seedbeds (onion, tomato, pepper)
✅ Traditional mulching in action 👇
After sowing, farmers cover seedbeds with dry grass—a time-tested method that keeps soil cool, moist, and protected.
It’s simple. It works.
Daily watering and community care are helping these seedlings thrive under dry skies (0 mm rainfall this week).
And there’s more coming:
- Irrigation training
- New storage site
- Women-led enterprises formation
✨ Real change, rooted in local knowledge.
#worldenvironmentday #agroecology #ecoirrigation #southomo #dryseasonfarming
🐝 Balew’s first honey harvest = 50 kg
He sold 41 kg for 32,400 birr
Beekeeping is now a real income source!
From learning to earning — and dreaming bigger.
This is what sustainable change looks like. 💪
#honeyharvest #wapproject #beekeepingsuccess #ethiopia #Empowerment #sustainablefutures #livelihoods
🌍✨ 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
📚 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
📢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
📍 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
🌍✨ As part of our Digital Futures project, we launched a cultural exchange between Swiss students from the International School of Geneva and Ethiopian students from Hawassa.
📞 Yesterday, we held our first virtual call, where students introduced themselves and began connecting across cultures.
🎤 On behalf of the Ethiopian students, Rediet gave a vibrant presentation on Ethiopian culture—covering food, holidays, clothing, music, and social traditions.
Meanwhile, the Swiss students shared insights into their local food, customs, sports, and fun facts about Switzerland.
🎉 The session ended with a quiz challenge, sparking curiosity among the students!
🙏 Huge thanks to @ecolintgeneva & mary_joy_ethiopia_official for making this exchange possible, and to all the amazing students involved! 💫
#DigitalFutures #CulturalExchange #YouthEmpowerment #GlobalClassroom #SwitzerlandMeetsEthiopia #MercyHandsEurope #InterculturalLearning #EducationWithoutBorders
🎓 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
Climate Extremes in Ethiopia
🌱 Local solutions are making a difference.
Droughts, heatwaves, and environmental degradation are threatening rural communities in Ethiopia. But through projects like Water, Animals & Plants and Eco-Irrigation, we`re empowering farmers — especially women — to adapt with clean water and sustainable farming.
This is climate resilience in action. 💧💪🏾🌿
#climateresilience #ecoirrigation #ethiopia #sustainablefarming #climatejustice #mercyhandseurope #agriserviceethiopia
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