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Food is a universal requirement for humankind. This makes agriculture an important source of livelihood for most people worldwide as well as a sector related to the fundamental right to food and nutrition. While considering intersectional inequalities, and global north/global south resources gap, we support rural women and men, disaster and conflict affected population to achieve economic independence. We focus on increasing access of women to decision-making power over agricultural decisions, productive resources (including their own time and labor), and over agricultural income.

Promoting food autonomy for refugee families in the Domiz camp with greenhouses


Addressing the lack of sustainable income, fresh produce, and gardens in Domiz 1 camp, Iraq, Mercy Hands created community gardens under greenhouses to empower refugee families to grow their own sustainable food sources. 12 refugee families were given...

Promoting food autonomy for refugee families in the Domiz camp with greenhouses

Reviving the beekeeping activity in Al-Bab


Beekeeping constitutes a viable microeconomic enterprise and presents an opportunity for poverty alleviation, empowerment of the local population, and strengthening of climate resilience. 10 years of conflict have led to the collapse of the local econ...

Reviving the beekeeping activity in Al-Bab

Cultivation of Hibiscus sabdariffa Tea Flowers to Treat Hypertension


The project is located in Dohuk, Kurdish Region of Iraq. We are cultivating Hibiscus tea thanks to the Syrian refugees from the Domiz 1 Camp. The Hibiscus project aims to equip Syrian refugees with “Cash for Work” activities that will lead to new job ...

Cultivation of Hibiscus sabdariffa Tea Flowers to Treat Hypertension

Water, Plants and Animals for a Sustainable Ethiopia


This project is located in the Amhara region in Ethiopia, more precisely in the Bibugn Woreda. Our aim is to empower the rural community, especially women, through various income-generating activities and the rehabilitation of degraded agricultural la...

Water, Plants and Animals for a Sustainable Ethiopia