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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.

Behind every olive tree is a story of resilience, work and hope.

In Al-Bab, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, we are supporting olive farmers and their communities in protecting their livelihoods and strengthening the sustainability of local olive production.

In this interview, one of the people, Abu Karmo, involved in the project, shares his experience, his challenges and what this support means for him and his family.

Through the Olive Oil Project, we aim not only to support agricultural production, but also to help farmers preserve a vital source of income, strengthen their resilience and continue cultivating a crop deeply rooted in the region’s identity and history.

A special thank you to @iaco_sy for the implementation of the project, and to @eafoundationuk for making this intervention possible through its generous support.

#Syria #AlBab #Aleppo #OliveOil #OliveFarming #OliveFarmers #Agriculture #SustainableAgriculture #Livelihoods #FoodSecurity #EconomicRecovery #Resilience #WomenInAgriculture #WomenFarmers #RuralDevelopment #HumanitarianAction #EarlyRecovery #SustainableLivelihoods

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Behind every olive tree is a story of resilience, work and hope.

In Al-Bab, Aleppo Governorate, Syria, we are supporting olive farmers and their communities in protecting their livelihoods and strengthening the sustainability of local olive production.

In this interview, one of the people, Abu Karmo, involved in the project, shares his experience, his challenges and what this support means for him and his family.

Through the Olive Oil Project, we aim not only to support agricultural production, but also to help farmers preserve a vital source of income, strengthen their resilience and continue cultivating a crop deeply rooted in the region’s identity and history.

A special thank you to @iaco_sy for the implementation of the project, and to @eafoundationuk for making this intervention possible through its generous support.

#Syria #AlBab #Aleppo #OliveOil #OliveFarming #OliveFarmers #Agriculture #SustainableAgriculture #Livelihoods #FoodSecurity #EconomicRecovery #Resilience #WomenInAgriculture #WomenFarmers #RuralDevelopment #HumanitarianAction #EarlyRecovery #SustainableLivelihoods

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SELAM, A LEGAL CREDIT AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION

The WAPII project in collaboration with Agri Service Ethiopia and the District Cooperative Office has established a new legal credit and savings association.

The founding members are 355 CoLF members (313 female and 42 male). Membership is open to both WAP I and WAP II CoLF group members.

The association will conduct regular savings, provide microloans to its members, and collect and manage rolling funds in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and the community development facilitator. The association has an executive committee of seven members (3 men and 4 women).

This new initiative represents an important step toward strengthening the long-term sustainability of the WAP project. By creating a legally recognized structure for savings, microloans and rolling funds, CoLF members will be better able to access financial resources, invest in their livelihoods and support one another beyond the project period.

🙏 We are grateful to our partners, Agri Service Ethiopia in collaboration with the District Cooperative Office, and warmly thank our donors: @ville_de_geneve, @collonge.bellerive, Commune de Vandoeuvres and Commune de Chêne-Bourg (and among other donors) for supporting WAP II, and to Agri Service Ethiopia for implementing the project alongside the communities.

💙 Support the WAP II Project - Water, Plant and Animal on: https://mercyhandseurope.org/donate-now/

#WAPII #MercyHandsEurope #AgriServiceEthiopia #FinancialInclusion #CommunityEmpowerment #SustainableLivelihoods

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SELAM, A LEGAL CREDIT AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION

The WAPII project in collaboration with Agri Service Ethiopia and the District Cooperative Office has established a new legal credit and savings association.

The founding members are 355 CoLF members (313 female and 42 male). Membership is open to both WAP I and WAP II CoLF group members.

The association will conduct regular savings, provide microloans to its members, and collect and manage rolling funds in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and the community development facilitator. The association has an executive committee of seven members (3 men and 4 women).

This new initiative represents an important step toward strengthening the long-term sustainability of the WAP project. By creating a legally recognized structure for savings, microloans and rolling funds, CoLF members will be better able to access financial resources, invest in their livelihoods and support one another beyond the project period.

🙏 We are grateful to our partners, Agri Service Ethiopia in collaboration with the District Cooperative Office, and warmly thank our donors: @ville_de_geneve, @collonge.bellerive, Commune de Vandoeuvres and Commune de Chêne-Bourg (and among other donors) for supporting WAP II, and to Agri Service Ethiopia for implementing the project alongside the communities.

💙 Support the WAP II Project - Water, Plant and Animal on: https://mercyhandseurope.org/donate-now/

#WAPII #MercyHandsEurope #AgriServiceEthiopia #FinancialInclusion #CommunityEmpowerment #SustainableLivelihoods

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A closer look at our food delivery programme in Gaza. What does food assistance mean beyond the numbers?

In Gaza, our partner @ihhinsaniyardim continue working to deliver food to people who need it.

Behind every delivery is more than a number. It means:
- 🍲 Providing food on the table
- 🤲 Responding to an immediate need
- 🏠 Supporting families
- 🤝 Preserving dignity in a time of uncertainty

Every meal is one part of a wider response. And the work continues.

But the needs remain immense. Your support can help us continue reaching more families with essential food assistance.

Donate today and help us keep this support going : https://mercyhandseurope.org/get-involved/#

A special thank you to our donor, @seedcharity, for their trust and generous support, which made this response possible.

#Gaza #HumanitarianAid #FoodAssistance #MercyHandsEurope #Solidarity #DonateForGaza #EmergencyRelief

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A closer look at our food delivery programme in Gaza. What does food assistance mean beyond the numbers?

In Gaza, our partner @ihhinsaniyardim continue working to deliver food to people who need it.

Behind every delivery is more than a number. It means:
- 🍲 Providing food on the table
- 🤲 Responding to an immediate need
- 🏠 Supporting families
- 🤝 Preserving dignity in a time of uncertainty

Every meal is one part of a wider response. And the work continues.

But the needs remain immense. Your support can help us continue reaching more families with essential food assistance.

Donate today and help us keep this support going : https://mercyhandseurope.org/get-involved/#

A special thank you to our donor, @seedcharity, for their trust and generous support, which made this response possible.

#Gaza #HumanitarianAid #FoodAssistance #MercyHandsEurope #Solidarity #DonateForGaza #EmergencyRelief

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SUCCESS STORY, THE SEEDS OF FREEDOM. 🌱 One story, part of a much bigger journey.

Through WAP II – Water, Animals and Plants for a Sustainable and Peaceful Ethiopia, Mercy Hands Europe and Agri Service Ethiopia are working alongside rural communities to strengthen resilience through improved water access, sustainable agriculture, livelihood opportunities and community-based action.

Vegetable production is one part of this wider approach: helping households make their livelihoods more diverse and sustainable while strengthening their capacity to face future challenges.

Stories like Mechalie’s remind us that meaningful change often begins with practical opportunities at household level — and grows through long-term investment in communities. 💚

🙏 We are grateful to @ville_de_geneve, @collonge.bellerive, Commune de Vandœuvres and Commune de Chêne-Bourg (and among other donors) for supporting WAP II, and to Agri Service Ethiopia for implementing the project alongside the communities.

💙 Support WAP II: https://mercyhandseurope.org/donate-now/

#WAPII #MercyHandsEurope #AgriServiceEthiopia #Ethiopia #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture #Livelihoods #CommunityResilience #WomenEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment