Cash for Pople - A Smarter Response

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Cash is always preferred over goods, right? I heard a story of a colleague of mine who was at border crossing. It's not that people aren't well meaning, but we do need to focus on people who are marginalized within societies. We've tested the use of crypto in certain situations. Just reach out to us at mercy court because we have to keep innovating.

Tjada D'Oyen McKenna, the CEO of Mercy Corps, an NGO on the front lines of the Ukrainian crisis, provides an inside look on how they’re helping address the needs of refugees. Mercy Corps began scenario planning well in advance of Russia’s aggression, and they’re now deploying food, cash, and social services to those in need. She also cautions about potential negative impacts elsewhere, as troubles in Ukraine pull resources from other struggling populations.

Learn more about Mercy Corps: https://www.mercycorps.org

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