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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.

💧A New Well, Closer to the Community

A new hand-dug well has been successfully completed in Bibugn, Ethiopia, as part of the "Water, Animals and Plants for a Sustainable and Peaceful Ethiopia II" project (WAP II). 🎉

While WAP II is made possible thanks to the continued support of our regular donors, this additional well was funded thanks to the generosity of all the participants of @raceforgift 🌟 Their contributions allowed us to build one more water point for the community.

The well provides cleaner, safer and more accessible water to 399 community members, including 202 women and girls and 197 men and boys — previously reliant on a distant river and an unprotected spring, which made water collection difficult and increased exposure to waterborne diseases.🚰

This achievement was made possible through the active participation of the community, whose commitment supported the construction from start to finish. 🤝

We are also grateful to our implementing partner Agri Service Ethiopia for their work on the ground.

Thank you to everyone at Race for Gift — your generosity is changing lives in Bibugn! 🙏💙

#RaceForGift #WAPII #SafeWater #WaterAccess #Ethiopia #Bibugn #CommunityDevelopment #MercyHandsEurope #AgriServiceEthiopia #SustainableDevelopment

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💧A New Well, Closer to the Community

A new hand-dug well has been successfully completed in Bibugn, Ethiopia, as part of the "Water, Animals and Plants for a Sustainable and Peaceful Ethiopia II" project (WAP II). 🎉

While WAP II is made possible thanks to the continued support of our regular donors, this additional well was funded thanks to the generosity of all the participants of @raceforgift 🌟 Their contributions allowed us to build one more water point for the community.

The well provides cleaner, safer and more accessible water to 399 community members, including 202 women and girls and 197 men and boys — previously reliant on a distant river and an unprotected spring, which made water collection difficult and increased exposure to waterborne diseases.🚰

This achievement was made possible through the active participation of the community, whose commitment supported the construction from start to finish. 🤝

We are also grateful to our implementing partner Agri Service Ethiopia for their work on the ground.

Thank you to everyone at Race for Gift — your generosity is changing lives in Bibugn! 🙏💙

#RaceForGift #WAPII #SafeWater #WaterAccess #Ethiopia #Bibugn #CommunityDevelopment #MercyHandsEurope #AgriServiceEthiopia #SustainableDevelopment

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Solar Energy Update: Powering Olive Farms in Al-Bab ☀️

Our solar units are still hard at work in the field, serving around 10 farmers each per month and irrigating up to 200-250 trees a day. 🌿

Units are fully booked through the month, with new booking lists already being prepared for the weeks ahead.

Our team has seen firsthand the impact this technology is having on the ground: helping farmers decrease irrigation costs and reduce fuel consumption. 💧

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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Solar Energy Update: Powering Olive Farms in Al-Bab ☀️

Our solar units are still hard at work in the field, serving around 10 farmers each per month and irrigating up to 200-250 trees a day. 🌿

Units are fully booked through the month, with new booking lists already being prepared for the weeks ahead.

Our team has seen firsthand the impact this technology is having on the ground: helping farmers decrease irrigation costs and reduce fuel consumption. 💧

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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Restoring Degraded Land, Growing Community Resilience

Through the WAP II project, 25 hectares of degraded land have been identified for rehabilitation. 🌿

Tree-planting activities are now underway using multipurpose tree seedlings, with the active involvement of local community members. 🤝 Their participation is essential to restoring the land, protecting natural resources and strengthening the long-term resilience of the area. 🌳💧

By working together, the project is helping transform degraded land into a healthier, greener and more productive environment for present and future generations. 🌍🌱

We are grateful to our implementing partner Agri Service Ethiopia and for the valuable contributions of @ville_de_geneve , Commune de Collonge-Bellerive, Commune de Vandœuvres and Commune de Chêne-Bourg, which are helping make this work possible. 🙏

#Ethiopia #SustainableEthiopia #LandRestoration #CommunityDevelopment #ClimateResilience #WomenEmpowerment #EnvironmentalProtection #SustainableDevelopment

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Restoring Degraded Land, Growing Community Resilience

Through the WAP II project, 25 hectares of degraded land have been identified for rehabilitation. 🌿

Tree-planting activities are now underway using multipurpose tree seedlings, with the active involvement of local community members. 🤝 Their participation is essential to restoring the land, protecting natural resources and strengthening the long-term resilience of the area. 🌳💧

By working together, the project is helping transform degraded land into a healthier, greener and more productive environment for present and future generations. 🌍🌱

We are grateful to our implementing partner Agri Service Ethiopia and for the valuable contributions of @ville_de_geneve , Commune de Collonge-Bellerive, Commune de Vandœuvres and Commune de Chêne-Bourg, which are helping make this work possible. 🙏

#Ethiopia #SustainableEthiopia #LandRestoration #CommunityDevelopment #ClimateResilience #WomenEmpowerment #EnvironmentalProtection #SustainableDevelopment

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🌿 One year of progress for olive farmers in North-West Syria

During the first year of the Syrian Olive Sustainability project, we supported farmers in strengthening their skills, improving access to essential agricultural services, and building more sustainable olive production systems.

Key achievements as of today include:

✅ 45 farmers completed the first-year training cycle
✅ 5 technical and practical training sessions delivered
✅ 90 seasonal agricultural kits distributed
✅ 2 solar-powered irrigation units installed and operational
✅ 50,970 olive trees treated through two IPM campaigns
✅ 15,000 olive seedlings under cultivation in a smart nursery

These results mark an important step toward more resilient livelihoods, improved agricultural practices, and a stronger future for olive production in North-West Syria.

Grateful to our partner @iaco_sy and the generous support from the @eafoundationuk 🙏

#SyrianOliveSustainability #SmartNursery #GreenhouseFarming #OliveOilRevival #NorthWestSyria #IACO #MercyHandsEurope #EAFoundation #ResilientAgriculture