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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📢 Raising Awareness for the mary_joy_ethiopia_official Digital Library in Hawassa! 🎉
Over the past months, we’ve made incredible strides in promoting the Digital Library and its services:
📻 The library was featured on FM Radio 97.1, a free airtime contribution from the media, to promote our mission and inspire more engagement.
The radio host stated that there is “good news from Hawassa, where Mary Joy Ethiopia’s Digital Library is doing important work to give free access to digital and e-book services. Contact Mary Joy Ethiopia if you are curious about the project and have any questions”
Thanks to FMradio97.1
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🙏 Thanks to our amazing donors AnneFrankFonds, CommunedeVandoeuvres, @commune_de_bernex , CommunedePresinge, and @villeonex , we’re making education accessible and empowering youth in Hawassa!
#DigitalLibrary #EducationMatters #EmpowerYouth #HawassaEthiopia #CommunityImpact
📢 Launch of Emergency Food Basket Distribution in Syria 🍞🍚
@mercyhandseurope and @iaco_sy, with the generous support of the @commune_de_bernex, have launched an urgent distribution of essential food baskets to support the community of Hashimiya Tawon, Talbesa District, in Homs Governorate.
This intervention comes in the wake of the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime, which has left former government-controlled areas without public services and with limited access to essential goods such as food—key findings highlighted in the recent needs assessment by our local partner.
🤝 Our trusted partner, IACO, is on the ground, working tirelessly to coordinate efforts and ensure the smooth delivery of this vital aid.
🚨 Stay tuned for updates on this critical initiative as we strive to bring support and relief to those in need.
💡 If you wish to contribute to this initiative, please contact us or make a donation on our website, mentioning Syria Emergency 2025.
💙 #EmergencyRelief #FoodAid #HumanitarianSupport #MercyHands #IACO #Homs #MiddleEastAid
🌟 Strengthening Partnerships in Ethiopia!
Our project manager, Marcus, recently visited the Agri Service Ethiopia head office to connect with key personnel, tour their facilities, and receive updates directly from the field team 🌾. This visit provided an invaluable opportunity to discuss the progress of the Eco-Irrigation project, receiving positive briefings from Demrew, who is ASE`s corresponding project manager.
Both teams reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a strong working relationship 🤝 and building on the successes achieved so far 🌟. Together, we’re making strides toward sustainable development and community empowerment in South Omo 🌍.
📲 Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this exciting journey!
🤝 In partnership with Agri Service Ethiopia.
💚 Many thanks to our donors, including @villedelancy_officiel
#EcoIrrigation #Development #SustainableFarming #CommunityFirst #SouthOmo #ClimateResilience
🌍✨ Fueling Sustainability, One Stove at a Time! 🔥💚
Introducing fuel-efficient stoves to 110 women in the Amhara region is a game-changer! These stoves, provided by Mercy Hands Europe and Agri Service Ethiopia, are helping reduce deforestation, prevent health issues caused by smoke inhalation, and ease the burden of firewood collection. 🌿💪
This initiative not only supports healthier families but also fosters a more sustainable future for the community and the environment. Together, we’re igniting change—one stove, one family at a time! 🙌
🤍 This project is made possible thanks to the generous support of our donors: @ville_de_geneve, @eafoundationuk, 🌍✨ Fueling Sustainability, One Stove at a Time! 🔥💚
Introducing fuel-efficient stoves to 110 women in the Amhara region is a game-changer! These stoves, provided by Mercy Hands Europe and Agri Service Ethiopia, are helping reduce deforestation, prevent health issues caused by smoke inhalation, and ease the burden of firewood collection. 🌿💪
This initiative not only supports healthier families but also fosters a more sustainable future for the community and the environment. Together, we’re igniting change—one stove, one family at a time! 🙌
🤍 This project is made possible thanks to the generous support of our donors: @Ville de Genève, @EA Foundation, @ CARBOGEN AMCIS, and the commune of @ Chêne-Bourg
#SustainableSolutions #FuelEfficientStoves #EmpoweringCommunities #EnvironmentalImpact #HealthyFamilies #BuildingResilience
#SustainableSolutions #FuelEfficientStoves #EmpoweringCommunities #EnvironmentalImpact #HealthyFamilies #BuildingResilience"
🌟 Physiotherapy is changing lives!
🙌Meet a brave 1.5-year-old child at Safe Haven Syria Healthcare Centre. Born with brain atrophy due to oxygen deprivation at birth, a child faced the challenge of almost complete limb paralysis.
🩺Through 9 dedicated physiotherapy sessions, this little fighter has taken the first steps toward improvement.
❤️Such journeys require time, care, and more sessions to achieve meaningful progress, and we`re proud to support them every step of the way.
💛Together, we`re building a path to a brighter future!
🫶🏼We continue to be grateful to our donor and partner @eafoundationuk oundation and @iaco_sy
#SafeHavenSyria #Physiotherapy #HopeAndHealing #SupportRecovery
#ChildHealth #HealingJourney
#SyriaCare
It`s Exam Season in Basra! - ICT Coding Project 3 Update.
January 2025 is the exam period for secondary school students in Basra, Iraq. As such, we`re also preparing to facilitate exams for students in our project to undertake.
100 girls will be tested on what they have learned in our hosted classes in the Shatt al-Arab district of Basra. These will be facilitated by @eduba_center for Human and Organizational Development in collaboration with our @mercy_hands field team.
A successful pass in the exam will mean that these girls gain a recognised certificate and qualifications that they can use in their CVs to boost their job prospects in the future!!
All made possible by #CFLI
#ICTs #GirlsinICTs #MSofficeexams #empowerowmen #empowergirls #Basra
🚨 Weekly Update: Supporting Lebanese Guests in Iraq 🚨
Our @mercy_hands team continues to make impactful strides in Najaf providing essential medical and psychological support to Lebanese guests in Iraq.
✅ Total Cases Handled this week:
70 individuals received comprehensive care, including medical consultations and psychological assessments.
35 laboratory tests conducted (blood and urine).
30 electrocardiograms monitoring tests given (ECGs)
🩺 Key Activities:
@iraqi_telemedicine continues to provide medical and psychological support as well as essential medications, baby diapers, and milk for children. They also conducted therapy sessions for elderly and children with severe depression and PTSD.
Severe chronic health conditions have been identified by our medical team in a large number of Lebanese Guests and they are now receiving ongoing treatment. This highlights the importance of the need for medical services for displaced persons.
🧥 Upcoming Plans:
Coordinated the purchase of 200 blankets for Lebanese guests, to be delivered in the coming days.
Activities will launch next week in Karbala Governate with a dedicated MHPSS room and a collaborative team in Al-Ataba.
💙 Our work continues on as we return to Najaf next week as well to provide further follow up medical, psychological, and laboratory support.
The support of @etat_geneve and @villeonex enables us to meet the urgent needs of these vulnerable guests unable to return to Lebanon.
#HumanitarianAid #LebaneseGuests #IraqSupport #MHPSS #MedicalCare #MercyHands
🙌Our healthcare center Safe Haven Syria continues to provide essential support to those in need.
🫶🏼Among our key services is psychological therapy with a special focus on children—the most vulnerable population in North West Syria.
👩⚕Each month, our dedicated team delivers over 200 psychological sessions for women and children, with more than 20 children actively participating in group and individual sessions.
🙌Beyond therapy, we offer vital educational support through awareness sessions on topics:
- Domestic violence against children
- Early marriage
- Bullying
- Psychological stress
🌟Together, we’re making a difference!
❤We sincerely thank you for your support @eafoundationuk and @iaco_sy
#SafeHavenSyria #PsychologicalSupport #HealthcareForAll #SupportForChildren #ChildPsychology #EmotionalWellBeing
📢 Exciting Updates from the mary_joy_ethiopia_official Digital Library in Hawassa! 🎉
📚 We were honored to host Ato Alemu Tamiso, Chief Executive Director of Hawassa College of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Dr. Legesse Gudura, Director of Continuing and Distance Education at Hawassa University. During their visit, they pledged to donate soft copy books and partner with us to expand access to knowledge and education!
💻 In addition, the library has received 780 digital textbooks and reference books from Hawassa University, which have now been uploaded to the digital library`s systems. This means even more resources for students and youth to access quality learning materials!
🙏 Thank you to our generous donors Anne Frank Fonds, Commune de Vandoeuvres, @commune_de_bernex, Commune de Presinge, and Ville d`Onex for making this possible, and thank you to everyone supporting this project. We can’t wait to see the impact this will have on the community!
#DigitalLibrary #EducationMatters #EmpowerYouth #PartnershipsInEducation #HawassaEthiopia #CommunityImpact
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