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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.

Rethinking Humanitarian Action in Switzerland – Challenges & Pathways Forward 🇨🇭

This week, Mercy Hands Europe, represented by Michela Maccabruni, had the honor of being invited by the @ville_de_geneve – Service Agenda 21 to contribute to a roundtable on the future of international solidarity.

The discussion explored global humanitarian trends for 2026, while reaffirming Geneva’s unique role as a key hub for international cooperation and solidarity.

The session opened with inspiring presentations of projects currently supported by the Ville de Genève, including @forwomanity, Diobasse Handicap, @optique_solidaire , @pharmaciens_sans_frontieres, @mecinstitute, @solidaritesuisseguinee, @climateactionaccelerator, Unique Happy Child.

This was followed by a presentation of the International Solidarity Hub by Étienne Lézat, Anne-Laurence Lacroix, Monique Nanchen, and Gabriela Delgado, highlighting the Ville de Genève’s funding mechanisms and priorities.

The roundtable discussion, “Challenges and Perspectives of International Solidarity”, brought together:
•Michela Maccabruni, Executive Director of Mercy Hands Europe, actively engaged in humanitarian response and development programs;
•Radoš Piletić, representing @omct.official, with a strong focus on human rights protection and advocacy;
•Julien Beauvallet, former Head of the NGO Service at CAGI and currently Attaché for International Affairs at the Canton of Geneva, bringing an institutional and policy perspective.

Beyond the exchange of perspectives, one message stood out clearly:
👉 the humanitarian sector must evolve.

As Michela Maccabruni highlighted, even with fewer resources, we have both the responsibility—and the opportunity—to do better and achieve greater impact. This means rethinking how we work: strengthening collaboration, investing in local actors, improving quality, and building more sustainable and strategic funding models.

This exchange was enriching. Seeing so many committed actors in Geneva working together to strengthen the future of the humanitarian sector was both inspiring and deeply meaningful.

#Geneva #InternationalGeneva #HumanitarianAction #NGOs #GlobalTrends #SocialImpact

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Rethinking Humanitarian Action in Switzerland – Challenges & Pathways Forward 🇨🇭

This week, Mercy Hands Europe, represented by Michela Maccabruni, had the honor of being invited by the @ville_de_geneve – Service Agenda 21 to contribute to a roundtable on the future of international solidarity.

The discussion explored global humanitarian trends for 2026, while reaffirming Geneva’s unique role as a key hub for international cooperation and solidarity.

The session opened with inspiring presentations of projects currently supported by the Ville de Genève, including @forwomanity, Diobasse Handicap, @optique_solidaire , @pharmaciens_sans_frontieres, @mecinstitute, @solidaritesuisseguinee, @climateactionaccelerator, Unique Happy Child.

This was followed by a presentation of the International Solidarity Hub by Étienne Lézat, Anne-Laurence Lacroix, Monique Nanchen, and Gabriela Delgado, highlighting the Ville de Genève’s funding mechanisms and priorities.

The roundtable discussion, “Challenges and Perspectives of International Solidarity”, brought together:
•Michela Maccabruni, Executive Director of Mercy Hands Europe, actively engaged in humanitarian response and development programs;
•Radoš Piletić, representing @omct.official, with a strong focus on human rights protection and advocacy;
•Julien Beauvallet, former Head of the NGO Service at CAGI and currently Attaché for International Affairs at the Canton of Geneva, bringing an institutional and policy perspective.

Beyond the exchange of perspectives, one message stood out clearly:
👉 the humanitarian sector must evolve.

As Michela Maccabruni highlighted, even with fewer resources, we have both the responsibility—and the opportunity—to do better and achieve greater impact. This means rethinking how we work: strengthening collaboration, investing in local actors, improving quality, and building more sustainable and strategic funding models.

This exchange was enriching. Seeing so many committed actors in Geneva working together to strengthen the future of the humanitarian sector was both inspiring and deeply meaningful.

#Geneva #InternationalGeneva #HumanitarianAction #NGOs #GlobalTrends #SocialImpact

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A glimpse into the journey 🎥🌱

This video captures key moments from the Eco-Irrigation & Sustainable Entrepreneurship project in South Omo — from the fields to the communities, where change took root and continues to grow.

🌾 Sorghum harvests strengthening food security
🥬 Vegetable production supporting incomes and daily needs
🐐 Livestock building resilience and long-term assets
👩🏽‍🌾 Women gaining confidence, ownership, and a stronger voice

More than a project — a story of resilience, growth, and lasting impact 🌍

We sincerely thank our donors including @villedelancy_officiel, Commune de Meyrin, and @wewardapp for their trust and support, as well as our partner Agri Service Ethiopia for their essential role in implementation 🙏

#ProjectRecap #EcoIrrigation #SouthOmo #SustainableLivelihoods #WomenEmpowerment FoodSecurity ResilientCommunities

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A glimpse into the journey 🎥🌱

This video captures key moments from the Eco-Irrigation & Sustainable Entrepreneurship project in South Omo — from the fields to the communities, where change took root and continues to grow.

🌾 Sorghum harvests strengthening food security
🥬 Vegetable production supporting incomes and daily needs
🐐 Livestock building resilience and long-term assets
👩🏽‍🌾 Women gaining confidence, ownership, and a stronger voice

More than a project — a story of resilience, growth, and lasting impact 🌍

We sincerely thank our donors including @villedelancy_officiel, Commune de Meyrin, and @wewardapp for their trust and support, as well as our partner Agri Service Ethiopia for their essential role in implementation 🙏

#ProjectRecap #EcoIrrigation #SouthOmo #SustainableLivelihoods #WomenEmpowerment FoodSecurity ResilientCommunities

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🔆 Trial operation of the solar unit starts in Al-Bab!

📷 The solar unit is currently undergoing technical testing

⚙️ At the same time, we deliver targeted training to local staff, ensuring they can independently operate and maintain the system

Reliable energy means better care, stronger systems, and more resilient communities.

Stay tuned for the official launch of the unit once validated ⚡

We are grateful to our partner @iaco_sy and to the generous support of the NextEnergy Foundation 🙏

#SolarAlBab #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #NorthWestSyria #MercyHandsEurope #IACO #NextEnergyFoundation

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🔆 Trial operation of the solar unit starts in Al-Bab!

📷 The solar unit is currently undergoing technical testing

⚙️ At the same time, we deliver targeted training to local staff, ensuring they can independently operate and maintain the system

Reliable energy means better care, stronger systems, and more resilient communities.

Stay tuned for the official launch of the unit once validated ⚡

We are grateful to our partner @iaco_sy and to the generous support of the NextEnergy Foundation 🙏

#SolarAlBab #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #NorthWestSyria #MercyHandsEurope #IACO #NextEnergyFoundation

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🌿 Under the Water, Animals, and Plants for a Sustainable and Peaceful Ethiopia II project, we continue to measure the impact of Phase I. This week, we revisited beneficiaries rehabilitating degraded land in Bibugn Woreda.

🌾 Once-degraded areas are steadily becoming productive again — contributing to improved soil fertility, stronger harvests, and greater food security for vulnerable households.

We are grateful for our implementing partner Agri Service Ethiopia, and the contribution of @ville_de_geneve, Commune de Collonge-Bellerive, and Commune de Vandœuvres for making this possible.

#Ethiopia #AgriServiceEthiopia #SustainableEthiopia #WaterForAll #WomenEmpowerment #ClimateResilience #Peacebuilding

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