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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.

🌿 Harvest Season in Full Swing! 🌿

In Al-Bab, Qabbasin, and Bizaa, our dedicated olive farmers are still harvesting their precious olives — a testament to their resilience and care for the land. But the journey doesn`t stop there!

Once harvesting ends, we move into a fascinating next step: cutting branches from the healthiest olive trees. Our local partner will carefully collect these small cuttings — known as olive cuttings — to grow brand new trees at our innovative nursery.

This method allows us to replicate strong, productive olive trees naturally — without needing seeds. It`s a sustainable way to preserve and multiply Syria`s rich olive heritage. 🌱💧

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.

Stay tuned as we prepare to plant 15,000 healthy olive trees for 75 new farmers. The future of Syrian olive oil is growing, branch by branch!

#SyrianOliveSustainability #GreenFuture #OrganicFarming #SyriaAgriculture #AlBab #OliveOilRevival

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Students Leveling Up in ICT! 💻✨

Three schools have now completed their 15 ICT sessions, and two additional schools have just begun theirs. To help us assess and strengthen our impact, students start the program by completing a pre-assessment test.

This initiative is funded by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives @canadadev and implemented by our partner @mercy_hands.

Together, we continue building a more inclusive and innovative educational future in Basra.💡🌐📚

#CFLI #DigitalInclusion #WomenInSTEM #AIforGood #Innovation #Basra #Iraq #Empowerment

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Students Leveling Up in ICT! 💻✨

Three schools have now completed their 15 ICT sessions, and two additional schools have just begun theirs. To help us assess and strengthen our impact, students start the program by completing a pre-assessment test.

This initiative is funded by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives @canadadev and implemented by our partner @mercy_hands.

Together, we continue building a more inclusive and innovative educational future in Basra.💡🌐📚

#CFLI #DigitalInclusion #WomenInSTEM #AIforGood #Innovation #Basra #Iraq #Empowerment

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On 14–15 November 2025, Mercy Hands Europe took part in Soliway, the French exhibition dedicated to international solidarity careers and humanitarian engagement. A key moment for our team — represented by Michela Maccabruni, Executive Director of MHEU — to connect with leading actors in international cooperation and explore the future of humanitarian action.

🤝 Decentralized Cooperation

Takeaways from:
-Mélanie Sabot (Cités Unies France - Officiel) on the role of city-to-city partnerships and the support of Cités Unies France for multi-actor project design and funding access.
-Isabelle Calligé – on a cross-border hospital project in Cameroon backed by Geneva institutions.
-Yann Delaunay (@france_volontaires) – on the value of international volunteering (VIES) and the announcement of 2026 as the International Year of Volunteering.

💡 Alternative & Innovative Financing

Insights from:
-Thomas Bonicel (@schneiderelectric – Access to Energy) on social enterprise models and training partnerships.
-Nicolas Boyrie (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC ) on innovative humanitarian insurance now covering epidemics.
-Marine Vignon (@alima.ong) on hybrid financial instruments for stable organizations.
-Michel MAIETTA (IARAN) on 2040 aid scenarios: fragmentation, localization, shrinking funding, and the need for agile, community-rooted structures.

👥 Human Resources & New Workforce Models

Michel MAIETTA, Estelle Robert, Jean-Marc Reydet, Thomas Dietrich, Jean-Paul TOHME stressed skill-sharing, diversified profiles, and the Groupement d’Employeurs model enabling one employee to work across several NGOs.

📣 Communication as a Strategic Pillar

With Charlotte CHIRON, Juvénal-Noël FOUDA, Jean-Marc Borredon: targeted audiences, responsible visuals, adapted content, and strong identity are becoming essential.

#Soliway2025 #MercyHandsEurope #HumanitarianAction #InternationalCooperation #DecentralizedCooperation #InnovativeFinancing #HumanitarianWorkforce #NGOLeadership #HumanitarianCommunication

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On 14–15 November 2025, Mercy Hands Europe took part in Soliway, the French exhibition dedicated to international solidarity careers and humanitarian engagement. A key moment for our team — represented by Michela Maccabruni, Executive Director of MHEU — to connect with leading actors in international cooperation and explore the future of humanitarian action.

🤝 Decentralized Cooperation

Takeaways from:
-Mélanie Sabot (Cités Unies France - Officiel) on the role of city-to-city partnerships and the support of Cités Unies France for multi-actor project design and funding access.
-Isabelle Calligé – on a cross-border hospital project in Cameroon backed by Geneva institutions.
-Yann Delaunay (@france_volontaires) – on the value of international volunteering (VIES) and the announcement of 2026 as the International Year of Volunteering.

💡 Alternative & Innovative Financing

Insights from:
-Thomas Bonicel (@schneiderelectric – Access to Energy) on social enterprise models and training partnerships.
-Nicolas Boyrie (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC ) on innovative humanitarian insurance now covering epidemics.
-Marine Vignon (@alima.ong) on hybrid financial instruments for stable organizations.
-Michel MAIETTA (IARAN) on 2040 aid scenarios: fragmentation, localization, shrinking funding, and the need for agile, community-rooted structures.

👥 Human Resources & New Workforce Models

Michel MAIETTA, Estelle Robert, Jean-Marc Reydet, Thomas Dietrich, Jean-Paul TOHME stressed skill-sharing, diversified profiles, and the Groupement d’Employeurs model enabling one employee to work across several NGOs.

📣 Communication as a Strategic Pillar

With Charlotte CHIRON, Juvénal-Noël FOUDA, Jean-Marc Borredon: targeted audiences, responsible visuals, adapted content, and strong identity are becoming essential.

#Soliway2025 #MercyHandsEurope #HumanitarianAction #InternationalCooperation #DecentralizedCooperation #InnovativeFinancing #HumanitarianWorkforce #NGOLeadership #HumanitarianCommunication

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ICT sessions in Basra, Iraq, are ongoing! 💻✨

Guided by dedicated teachers trained through the project, students in several schools — including Shatt Al-Arab Secondary School for Girls, Al-Shanasheel, Fatima Al-Kubra School, and Al-Hamed — continue to enhance their digital competencies with commitment and enthusiasm!

In parallel, teachers are further strengthening their capacities to effectively implement the Digital Skills Curriculum, contributing to the advancement of digital education in their communities.

This initiative is funded by the Canada Fund For Local Initiatives in Iraq @canadadev and implemented by our partner @mercy_hands.

#CFLI #DigitalInclusion #WomenInSTEM #AIforGood #Innovation #Basra #Iraq #Empowerment

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