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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🙌Our healthcare center Safe Haven Syria continues to provide essential support to those in need.
🫶🏼Among our key services is psychological therapy with a special focus on children—the most vulnerable population in North West Syria.
👩⚕Each month, our dedicated team delivers over 200 psychological sessions for women and children, with more than 20 children actively participating in group and individual sessions.
🙌Beyond therapy, we offer vital educational support through awareness sessions on topics:
- Domestic violence against children
- Early marriage
- Bullying
- Psychological stress
🌟Together, we’re making a difference!
❤We sincerely thank you for your support @eafoundationuk and @iaco_sy
#SafeHavenSyria #PsychologicalSupport #HealthcareForAll #SupportForChildren #ChildPsychology #EmotionalWellBeing
📢 Exciting Updates from the mary_joy_ethiopia_official Digital Library in Hawassa! 🎉
📚 We were honored to host Ato Alemu Tamiso, Chief Executive Director of Hawassa College of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Dr. Legesse Gudura, Director of Continuing and Distance Education at Hawassa University. During their visit, they pledged to donate soft copy books and partner with us to expand access to knowledge and education!
💻 In addition, the library has received 780 digital textbooks and reference books from Hawassa University, which have now been uploaded to the digital library`s systems. This means even more resources for students and youth to access quality learning materials!
🙏 Thank you to our generous donors Anne Frank Fonds, Commune de Vandoeuvres, @commune_de_bernex, Commune de Presinge, and Ville d`Onex for making this possible, and thank you to everyone supporting this project. We can’t wait to see the impact this will have on the community!
#DigitalLibrary #EducationMatters #EmpowerYouth #PartnershipsInEducation #HawassaEthiopia #CommunityImpact
🌱🍅 Meet Yalga Tamir, a dedicated vegetable producer making strides in sustainable agriculture! She is successfully managing her thriving tomato farm, where the tomatoes are growing beautifully. She received vegetable seeds through our project.💚
From producing vegetable seedlings to preparing the main field, transplanting the seedlings, and ensuring continuous care, Yalga’s journey is an inspiring step-by-step process. Her hard work and commitment are paving the way for a brighter future! 🌟
🤍 This project is made possible thanks to the generous support of our donors: @ville_de_geneve, @eafoundationuk, CARBOGEN AMCIS, and the commune of Chêne-Bourg.
#SustainableFarming #WomenInAgriculture #TomatoFarm #EmpoweringCommunities
Special Announcement about our ICT and Coding Project competition!
As we near the completion of our ICT and coding classes for girls and students with disabilities in Basra, Iraq, we are hosting a competition to promote our efforts to raise awareness about the importance of ICT and coding education for future vocation.
The competition encourages students to use the skills they have learned in our ICT and coding classes to create a presentation with the involvement of their families and friends.
Prizes will be presented to the most creative and innovative submissions!! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase what they have learned in our classes.
Proudly supported by #CFLI and implemented by @mercy_hands
#ICTs #GirlsinICTs #Empowerwomen #Basra #Mercyhands #CFLI
Update from Karbala and Najaf. 🚨 Welcoming Lebanese Guests in Iraq: Providing Emergency Support and Long-Term Solutions of for Lebanese Households Arriving in Iraq.
Our team has made incredible progress in supporting Lebanese guests in Iraq! Over the past few days, we successfully began work with guests in Najaf, with identified guests receiving tailored assistance with complete respect for their privacy through our unique coding system.
✅ 51 medical consultations provided.
✅ 49 initial psychological assessments completed.
We’re excited to announce that, thanks to the trust we’ve built with local authorities and staff, a dedicated private space for psychological therapy sessions will open tomorrow! 🙌
Our work continues as we return tomorrow and Friday to ensure all remaining medical and psychological needs are addressed.
💙 Thank you to our dedicated field staff from @mercy_hands , and partners @mercy_path_for_women_affairs @iraqi_telemedicine_center , for making this possible.
More updates to follow! These efforts are made possible by @etat_geneve and @villeonex
#HumanitarianAid #SupportLebaneseGuests #Karbala #Najaf #MercyHands #TogetherWeCan
🌱 On January 7th 2025, Mercy Hands Europe (MHEU) had the privilege of participating in an audition organized by the Commission of the Commune of Meyrin (@villedemeyrin) to explore potential financial support for our eco-irrigation project in the South Omo region of Ethiopia.
✨ Represented by our Executive Director, Michela G. Maccabruni, and Programme Coordinator, Claire Mérilhou, it was an enriching experience. We are deeply touched by the time and effort the Commune of Meyrin has taken to understand and consider the idea behind our project.
☀️ We are proud to partner with Agri Service Ethiopia in this important initiative that aims to improve sustainable agriculture practices in South Omo, Ethiopia through solar energy.
Thank you, @villedemeyrin, for your engagement in development aid! 💧🌍
#MercyHandsEurope #EcoIrrigation #AgriServiceEthiopia #SustainableDevelopment #SouthOmo #Meyrin #Hearing #Audition #Agriculture #ClimateAction #SocialImpact #Ethiopia
🎥 Exciting Scenes from the Digital Library in Hawassa!
📡 Over the last couple of weeks, we have hosted an array of engaging internet workshop at our Digital Library Service. Here, a group of motivated adolescents learned how to download and upload data safely, gaining essential skills to navigate the online world responsibly.
📊 Did you know? We`ve already onboarded 244 of our target 350 users, thanks to your support and our incredible team at mary_joy_ethiopia_official and Mercy Hands Europe. We`re well on our way to achieving our goal of empowering youth through digital literacy!
Special thanks to @AnneFrankFonds, @CommunedeVandoeuvres, @commune_de_bernex , @CommunedePresinge, and @Villed`Onex for fueling this impactful journey.
🌟 Let’s continue bridging the digital divide together!
#DigitalInclusion #EmpowerYouth #TechForGood #CommunityImpact #DigitalLibrary
All of our T.O.T activities are now completed!
A few weeks ago we concluded our specialist trainings for teachers at the Al Noor Institute for the visually challenged and the Al Amal Institute for the hearing impaired.
Whilst we initially anticipated to train a handful of volunteers to teach ICT and coding skills to students with disabilities, the interest we received from the institutes and their administrators was exponential and we were able to train 4 teachers from Al Noor, 2 teachers from Al Amal and 2 teachers from the Dar Al-Al bara’am home for orphaned children. Our increased capacity is a testament to the creativity and diligence of our @mercy_hands expert trainers!
Training of Trainers (T.O.T.) activities are vital for education projects targeting students with disabilities as they equip educators with specialized skills to adapt teaching methods, use assistive technologies, and create inclusive learning environments. By empowering teachers to address the unique needs of these students, T.O.T. ensures improved learning outcomes and long-term sustainability of inclusive education. Additionally, it fosters awareness and advocacy, helping to reduce stigma and promote equity for students with disabilities within schools and communities.
Many thanks to #CFLI for promoting inclusivity in education for all.
#empowergirls #GirlsinICTs #TOTs #CodingForGirls #inclusiveeducation
🙌 A Journey of Strength and Healing
🧕🏼Meet one of our patients—a woman courageously battling to regain her physical and mental health with the dedicated support of our professional healthcare team in Qabassin.
🩺She suffered from fourth-degree burns that caused severe deformities and limited joint movement in her hands. Compounding these challenges were muscle spasms, pain, weakness, scars, and adhesions in both hands.
❤Despite these hardships, her efforts, combined with the expertise of our team, have led to remarkable progress. She continues to receive treatment tailored to her needs, mowing the way toward a better quality of life.
🌟 Her story is a testament to resilience, compassion, and the power of dedicated care.
🙌Together, we are making a difference, one step at a time.
🫶🏼Thank you @eafoundationuk and @iaco_sy
#HealthcareHeroes #Inspiration #Resilience #SafeHavenSyria
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