mercy core is involved in humanitarian efforts all around the world, six thousand people in forty countries. We've had a team on the ground for weeks as this was threatened, talking to local communities,. preparing in poland and in romania and in neighboring states for people to arrive. And the first thing is to really give people the immediate support that they need.
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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