Draft:Mercy Hands Europe
Mercy Hands Europe (MHEU) is a Swiss non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Geneva. Established in 2019, it operates in disaster and conflict-affected regions in collaboration with local partners. The organization is the sister entity of Mercy Hands for Humanitarian Aid (MH), an NGO in Iraq, which was founded in 2004.
Description
[edit]MHEU collaborates with local organizations to implement projects in: Iraq, Ukraine, Ethiopia, Georgia, Syria, Palestine.
Sectors of Activity
The organization works across multiple sectors to address complex challenges:
- Livelihoods (including agriculture and beekeeping)
- Protection and justice
- Health
- Emergency response
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
Experience and Impact
Since its inception, MHEU has implemented:
- 22 development projects across Iraq, Syria, Ethiopia, and Georgia.
- 3 emergency responses in northwest Syria, Ukraine, and Gaza.
- A total of 25 projects, funded by over 30 donors, including Swiss-based and international organizations.
Strategic Role
MHEU provides critical support to ensure project success through:
- Intervention design and support
- Quality assurance and compliance with donor regulations
- Grant management and partnership strategy
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Administrative assistance
- Collaborative Approach
By leveraging the national presence, field expertise, and local knowledge of its partners, MHEU creates a strategic alliance that combines its own thematic expertise and international connections. This approach ensures the design and implementation of sustainable, context-specific projects.