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ICT sessions have started at Al-Noor Institute, a school for students with a visual impairment 📚💻
Students have already completed 4 sessions, getting familiar with essential ICT tools.
Meanwhile, students in other schools continue their learning, while some are being assessed with final exams.
By providing digital education to marginalized students, we aim to bridge the digital divide and create new opportunities for all.
This initiative is funded by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives @canadadev and implemented by our partner @mercy_hands.
#ICT4 #CFLI #GirlsInTech #DigitalSkills #Basra #Iraq #FutureLeaders #STEMEducation #Empowerment
ICT sessions have started at Al-Noor Institute, a school for students with a visual impairment 📚💻
Students have already completed 4 sessions, getting familiar with essential ICT tools.
Meanwhile, students in other schools continue their learning, while some are being assessed with final exams.
By providing digital education to marginalized students, we aim to bridge the digital divide and create new opportunities for all.
This initiative is funded by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives @canadadev and implemented by our partner @mercy_hands.
#ICT4 #CFLI #GirlsInTech #DigitalSkills #Basra #Iraq #FutureLeaders #STEMEducation #Empowerment
🌍✨ Cultural Exchange Wrap-Up Session ✨🌍
This week, our Swiss and Ethiopian students came together for the final session of our Cultural Exchange Program — a warm, joyful moment filled with learning and connection.
🎥✨ Both groups shared videos of their daily life, from school routines to family moments. This post includes a few extracts from the students’ videos, offering a glimpse into their worlds and the creativity they brought to the exchange. Full videos on our Youtube Channel (link in the bio)
🎄🌟 We closed the session with a conversation about end-of-year holidays — especially Christmas — exploring how traditions differ between Ethiopia and Switzerland. From festive foods to music and celebrations, students discovered both contrasts and heartwarming similarities.
💛 As we wrap up this year’s exchange, we are grateful for the openness, creativity, and enthusiasm of all the students involved.
✨ Wishing everyone joyful holidays and a wonderful end of the year! ✨
A heartfelt thank you to our partner @mary_joy_ethiopia_official and to the support of @ecolintgeneva for making this exchange possible. 💙
#MercyHandsEurope #DigitalFutures #CulturalExchange #Ethiopia #Switzerland #StudentVoices #GlobalLearning #MHEU #InternationalEducation #HolidaySeason 🎄🌍
🌍✨ Cultural Exchange Wrap-Up Session ✨🌍
This week, our Swiss and Ethiopian students came together for the final session of our Cultural Exchange Program — a warm, joyful moment filled with learning and connection.
🎥✨ Both groups shared videos of their daily life, from school routines to family moments. This post includes a few extracts from the students’ videos, offering a glimpse into their worlds and the creativity they brought to the exchange. Full videos on our Youtube Channel (link in the bio)
🎄🌟 We closed the session with a conversation about end-of-year holidays — especially Christmas — exploring how traditions differ between Ethiopia and Switzerland. From festive foods to music and celebrations, students discovered both contrasts and heartwarming similarities.
💛 As we wrap up this year’s exchange, we are grateful for the openness, creativity, and enthusiasm of all the students involved.
✨ Wishing everyone joyful holidays and a wonderful end of the year! ✨
A heartfelt thank you to our partner @mary_joy_ethiopia_official and to the support of @ecolintgeneva for making this exchange possible. 💙
#MercyHandsEurope #DigitalFutures #CulturalExchange #Ethiopia #Switzerland #StudentVoices #GlobalLearning #MHEU #InternationalEducation #HolidaySeason 🎄🌍
🌟 Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony at the Pâquis Christmas Market 🌟
On November 30th, we had the joy of hosting an authentic Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony at the Pâquis Christmas Market (@mqpaquis) — a moment of culture, community, and connection.
As Mercy Hands Europe develops long-term development projects in Ethiopia, we wanted to bring a piece of Ethiopian culture to Geneva and celebrate the richness of this country with our community. 🇪🇹✨
A heartfelt thank you to La Gazelle d’Or (@lagazelledorgeneve) for their generous participation. 💛
This beloved Ethiopian–Eritrean restaurant in Geneva is renowned for bringing the rich flavours and traditions of East Africa to the city. Their warmth, authenticity, and generosity made this event truly special, helping us create beautiful memories with visitors of all ages.
We are deeply grateful for this wonderful collaboration — thank you, La Gazelle d’Or, for sharing a piece of Ethiopia with all of us. ☕✨
#MercyHandsEurope #EthiopianCoffeeCeremony #ChristmasMarketGeneva #LaGazelleDOr #CulturalExchange #GenevaEvents #CommunityTogether #EthiopiaInGeneva #DevelopmentProjects#CommunityTogether #Pâquis
🌟 Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony at the Pâquis Christmas Market 🌟
On November 30th, we had the joy of hosting an authentic Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony at the Pâquis Christmas Market (@mqpaquis) — a moment of culture, community, and connection.
As Mercy Hands Europe develops long-term development projects in Ethiopia, we wanted to bring a piece of Ethiopian culture to Geneva and celebrate the richness of this country with our community. 🇪🇹✨
A heartfelt thank you to La Gazelle d’Or (@lagazelledorgeneve) for their generous participation. 💛
This beloved Ethiopian–Eritrean restaurant in Geneva is renowned for bringing the rich flavours and traditions of East Africa to the city. Their warmth, authenticity, and generosity made this event truly special, helping us create beautiful memories with visitors of all ages.
We are deeply grateful for this wonderful collaboration — thank you, La Gazelle d’Or, for sharing a piece of Ethiopia with all of us. ☕✨
#MercyHandsEurope #EthiopianCoffeeCeremony #ChristmasMarketGeneva #LaGazelleDOr #CulturalExchange #GenevaEvents #CommunityTogether #EthiopiaInGeneva #DevelopmentProjects#CommunityTogether #Pâquis
🌿 Field Update | Olive Cultivation in Action 🌿
🗓 December 2025
Since November 21, 20 farmers in Bizaa have been supported by our local partner IACO in preparing their olive groves for winter 🌧️🌱. Together, we’ve worked across 15 hectares, covering 4,910 olive trees.
These preparations—soil cultivation, pruning, and disease prevention—are critical for protecting trees from winter diseases and boosting productivity for the next harvest season. 🌳✨
This marks a key step in reviving Syria’s olive sector through practical, sustainable action. More fields to follow!
Grateful to our partner @iaco_sy and the generous support from the @eafoundationuk. 🙏
💚 Help us grow more impact. Support Syrian farmers—link in bio to donate.
#OliveCultivation #SyrianOliveSustainability #SustainableAgriculture #NorthWestSyria #MercyHandsEurope #IACO #FoodSecurity #OrganicFarming #FieldUpdate #Bizaa #AlBab
🌿 Field Update | Olive Cultivation in Action 🌿
🗓 December 2025
Since November 21, 20 farmers in Bizaa have been supported by our local partner IACO in preparing their olive groves for winter 🌧️🌱. Together, we’ve worked across 15 hectares, covering 4,910 olive trees.
These preparations—soil cultivation, pruning, and disease prevention—are critical for protecting trees from winter diseases and boosting productivity for the next harvest season. 🌳✨
This marks a key step in reviving Syria’s olive sector through practical, sustainable action. More fields to follow!
Grateful to our partner @iaco_sy and the generous support from the @eafoundationuk. 🙏
💚 Help us grow more impact. Support Syrian farmers—link in bio to donate.
#OliveCultivation #SyrianOliveSustainability #SustainableAgriculture #NorthWestSyria #MercyHandsEurope #IACO #FoodSecurity #OrganicFarming #FieldUpdate #Bizaa #AlBab