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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We’re celebrating the ongoing success of our beekeeping initiative in Bibugn Woreda, Ethiopia. With beehives now buzzing with activity, 60 project beneficiaries have been equipped and trained to produce high-quality honey—using improved hives, protective gear, smokers, and bee forage support. 🌸🐝
These powerful images capture the sweet rewards: proud local beekeepers with honey-filled boxes and beautifully bottled jars of golden honey. 🐝💛
Beekeeping is more than a livelihood—it’s creating new income opportunities, fostering independence, and building community resilience.
We’re proud to see skills turning into sustainable results. Stay connected as we continue to grow together! 🌍🌼
We are deeply grateful to @ville_de_geneve, @eafoundationuk, CARBOGEN AMCIS, and the commune of Chêne-Bourg for their continued support, which makes this progress possible. 💛🍯
#WAPProject #BeekeepingSuccess #CommunityEmpowerment #HoneyHarvest #EthiopiaAgriculture #BuzzOfChange #SustainableLivelihoods
🌿 Real Stories from South Omo! 🌿
In this week’s episode of our field visit series, we’re sharing voices straight from the community. 💬✨
Beneficiaries of the Eco-Irrigation & Sustainable Entrepreneurship project open up about how access to solar-powered irrigation and green enterprise training is changing their lives.
🧑🏿🌾👩🏾🌾 From food security to economic opportunity, these stories are the soul of what we do.
🌞 Tap into their strength. Share to support local innovation and climate-smart farming.
#ecoirrigation #southomo #localvoices #greenenterprises #climateaction #mheu #agriserviceethiopia #sustainablefarming
We got Nominated!! 📢📣📣
We are pleased to announce that our ICT and Coding Project 3 in Iraq has been nominated for an award in excellence at the World Submit on Information Society (WSIS)!! Known as the WSIS Prizes, this initiative has create an effective mechanism to evaluate projects and activities that leverage the power of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to advance sustainable development.
We have been nominated from a pool of near a 1000 submissions and the project prize has advanced to the public voting stage! We need you support and your vote to help us realise years of tireless work in advance ICTs for women and girls in Iraq which is supported by #CFLI and our local partners @mercy_hands.
Our nomination in for Category 4 — AL C4. Capacity building. Our project`s official title is "Empowerment and Potential of Women and Girls in ICT and Coding." Please register to create an account to vote!! We thank you in advance for your support and thank you to @wsis_process for the nomination!!
Link provided in our bio!
#WSIS
#WSISprizes
#Empowerwomen
#GirlsinICTs
#GirlsinSTEM
#CFLI
#Iraq
#Basra
🚨 We’re Hiring! Join Our Team in Geneva
Are you passionate about humanitarian work and eager to make a meaningful impact ?
🔍 We’re currently looking for:
-Project Manager Intern
(Department: Agriculture & Education)
-Communication & Public Relations Intern
📍Geneva, Switzerland
Be part of a committed team working on sustainable development, empowerment, and social impact.
Whether you`re starting your career in the humanitarian sector or looking to grow your experience, this is your chance to get involved and contribute to real change.
💡 If you`re ready to take initiative, learn by doing, and support transformative projects — we want to hear from you!
📩 Apply now via this link: https://jobs.cagi.ch/employer/mercy-hands-europe/
#internship #projectmanagement #communications #genevajobs #humanitarianjobs #wearehiring #ngo #agriculture #education #publicrelations #joinus
📢Supporting Lebanese Guests in Iraq - Success Story - Lebanese Guest receives successful surgery.
We are thrilled to share the story of a Lebanese guest who has successfully received surgery on their shoulder to address an injury they sustained during the conflict that affected their home in Southern Lebanon. Though we cannot share any identifying information, we can confirm that they are recovering well!
Initially identified by @iraqi_telemedicine_center this individual had an injury to their that required a platinum plate be placed within their shoulder joint to enable a full recovery. Our project was able to procure the platinum plate for the treatment and negotiated with the local hospital`s orthopaedic department to perform the surgery free of charge, which subsequently occurred last week.
Displaced persons often flee their homes under extreme duress, leaving behind access to regular healthcare. Many arrive in host locations with untreated injuries, some sustained during conflict, others worsened by the long and unsafe journey. Without immediate medical attention, these injuries can lead to chronic conditions, infections, or permanent disability. The lack of follow-up care, mobility, and access to specialized services only deepens their vulnerability, making timely medical intervention a critical part of any humanitarian response.
This was made possible by our donors @villeonex and @etat_geneve. As well as our local partners @mercy_hands
#EmergencyRelief #LebaneseGuests #HumanitarianAid #MercyHandsEurope #HousingSupport
🌿 Local Voices from South Omo! 🌿
Meet Berhanu, a dedicated field worker from Agri Service Ethiopia, contributing daily to the success of our Eco-Irrigation & Sustainable Entrepreneurship project.🌞🌱
In this video, Berhanu shares his perspective on how the project is changing lives and strengthening resilience in the face of climate challenges.
👉 Share and support local solutions that make a real difference!
#EcoIrrigation #SouthOmo #LocalVoices #ClimateAction #SustainableFarming #AgriServiceEthiopia #MHEU #OnTheGround
🌱 Updates from our Environmental Rehabilitation Project
✨ Community-led and future-focused! Local management committees have been formed to lead the sustainable restoration of degraded land.
📜 This week, they revised their bylaws to strengthen site maintenance. One beautiful example? Grass from the restored areas is now fairly shared among community members—used not only for livestock, but also to thatch roofs and insulate rural homes.
🌿 These committees empower local people to find and implement their own solutions—because they know what works best in their environment. This is sustainability, owned by the community.
🤍 This achievement is made possible thanks to the generous support of @ville_de_geneve , @eafoundationuk , CARBOGEN AMCIS, and the commune of Chêne-Bourg.
#SustainableEthiopia #CommunityEmpowerment #EnvironmentalRehabilitation #LocalLeadership #WAPProject #GreenFuture
📢Supporting Lebanese Guests in Iraq - New Lebanese guests engaged in Baghdad.
With the majority of the essential needs of the remaining Lebanese guests in Najaf and Karbala address through out project, we have now engaged with several guests living in Baghdad. We were informed of their presence by other guests and were told that this groups have had no engagement with NGOs since their arrival with some said to be begging on the streets to survive.
@mercy_path_for_women_affairs field staff attended Baghdad and engaged with 21 Lebanese individuals and families identified, collecting legal assessment information and details on their essential needs. The project will see their immediate needs in the coming days.
Many displaced individuals who seek safety across borders often become invisible to both humanitarian organizations and hosting countries once the initial crisis fades. In too many cases, they fall through the cracks—without sustained access to healthcare, legal protection, or even basic necessities like food and clothing. This is especially true for groups like the Lebanese guests in Iraq, who, despite fleeing from conflict, receive little attention from larger aid efforts. We are working to change this by ensuring these communities are not forgotten, and continue to receive the support and dignity they deserve.
This was made possible by our donors @villeonex and @etat_geneve . As well as our local partner @mercy_hands
#EmergencyRelief #LebaneseGuests #HumanitarianAid #MercyHandsEurope #HousingSupport
✨Updates from our partners in Ethiopia
We’re excited to share that 500 women were provided 50 chickens, aiming to enhance their income and nutrition! 🐔🪺
💪 Within just 3 weeks, Sira was able to harvest 65 eggs from her chickens, and by selling 40, she generated enough to support her family and improve the dietary options of her three children 🐣🐤🐥
It is important to highlight that such an initiative does not only provide a source of income for these women, but it also fosters greater food security for them as well as their loved ones! 💫😊
☺️Thank you to our donors @ville_de_geneve and @eafoundationuk, CARBOGEN AMICS, and the commune of Chêne-Bourg who made this project possible 🙏
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