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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πβ¨ Discover our Digital Futures project!
Together with Mary_joy_Ethiopia_official, weβve transformed an underused space in Hawassa into a Digital Library for Youth! So far:
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2 digital literacy workshops
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5,000+ digital books
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5 desktop computers
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455 young users (ages 15β20)
Now, with support from Hawassa University & local authorities, we`re scaling up! π
The next phase includes:
π» Free digital literacy & English courses
πΆ Broadband internet
π³ Outdoor learning spaces
π€ Led by peer educators & university volunteers
This will directly benefit 600β700 youth and empower the whole community.
π’ Stay tuned to see how you can support youth in Hawassa.
Letβs build #DigitalFutures together!
Ekede Godencho is a farmer from Dassenech, South Omo, building resilience in the face of climate change
Ekede used to struggle with dry land in Dassenech. Thanks to #SolarPoweredIrrigation from the Eco-Irrigation project, his yields and income are growingβunlocking a true #FieldOfPossibilities.
π We warmly thank our donors, including Commune de Meyrin and Ville de Lancy.
π Support the people of Dassenech [Link in bio].
#MercyHandsEurope #ClimateResilience #SustainableFarming
π’ Project Update from Hawassa
The Mary_Joy_Ethiopia_official team is making great progress!
Training sessions for targeted youth are underway, and coordination with local internet service providers has begunβconnectivity for the Digital Library will be live soon! π»πΆ
Plus, outdoor games have been launched, bringing energy and excitement to the youth outside the center!πββοΈπ
Thanks to our donors: @villeonex , Commune de Presinge, @commune_de_bernex , @annefrankfonds , Commune de Vandoeuvres !
#DigitalLibrary #EducationForAll #HawassaUniversity #YouthEmpowerment
#DigitalFutures #TechForGood #EducationMatters #Hawassa #DigitalInclusion
Sorghum is thriving πΎ β even without rain.
--> Swipe to see the change on the ground in Dassenech, where farmers are reaching the seed formation stage thanks to solar-powered irrigation.
No rainfall. 33Β°C heat.
Yet the fields are green.
Thatβs the power of #ClimateResilience.
Behind the scenes:
β Women and men lead water distribution π±
β Seedlings are nearly ready for transplant
β New infrastructure protects our pump and tools
And this is just the beginning.
Thank you to our donors, including Commune de Meyrin and Ville de Lancy, for helping turn drought into opportunity.
#ecoirrigation #southomo #agroecology #womeninag #solarirrigation #greenafrica #sorghum #climateaction #mercyhandseurope
Change Recognized. Hope Amplified. π±
Michela Maccabruni met with local leaders in Amhara, and their message was clear: the project WAP is working.
From clean water to women`s entrepreneurship, transformation is visible.
πBibugn, Ethiopia
π€ Powered by local partnership & international support
π As final exams get underway in Hawassa, the Digital Library is proving to be an essential study hub for students, who are actively using the services. π»
We wish the best of luck to all students!
Thanks to our growing partnership with Hawassa University, dedicated IT professionals are providing technical support and are helping us identify gaps to expand our reach and impact.
Together with our partner mary_joy_ethiopia_official, we`re building a stronger future for digital learning in Ethiopia. πβ¨
Thanks to our donors: @villeonex, Commune de Presinge, @commune_de_bernex, @annefrankfonds, Commune de Vandoeuvres.
#DigitalLibrary #EducationForAll #HawassaUniversity #YouthEmpowerment
#DigitalFutures #TechForGood #EducationMatters #Hawassa #DigitalInclusion
π―β¨ Ethiopian honey, with purpose!
This sweet gift to our donors comes straight from sustainable beekeeping projects we support in rural Ethiopia under the WAP initiative. Itβs more than honey β itβs a symbol of community empowerment and ecological resilience. ππ
Huge thanks to the amazing donors of our WAP and Eco-Irrigation projects:
π @ville_de_geneve
π Commune de ChΓͺne-Bourg
π @seedcharity
π @eafoundationuk
π CARBOGEN AMCIS
π @villedelancy_officiel
π Commune de Meyrin
#sustainablebeekeeping #thankyouforyoursupport #mercyhandseurope #sweetimpact
Across Syria, many people are slowly returning to their communities after years of displacement. But challenges remain immense, especially in rural areas where access to essential services is still extremely limited.
In this fragile context, women and children are among the most affected β facing insecurity, trauma, and a lack of support.
Thanks to the support of our local partner @iaco_sy , we continue our efforts to protect and welcome women and children in the rural town of Qabassin through Safe Haven Syria.
#SafeHavenSyria #MercyHandsEurope #HumanitarianSupport #WomenAndChildren #SyriaCrisis #CommunityResilience
We`re halfway there, thanks to you! π§‘
With your support, and thanks to our partner @wewardapp, we`ve reached 50% of our goal!
Together, we`re helping bring solar-powered irrigation and green entrepreneurship to South Omo, Ethiopia, improving food security, strengthening climate resilience, and creating new opportunities.
Keep walking with us π£
You steps are making a real difference.
Every step count. π§‘
#ecoirrigation #southomo #sustainablefarming #greenentrepreneurship #mercyhandseurope #walkforimpact
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