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In the most difficult challenges, we see possibility. Together, we can build a better world.

Portland, OR
Joined October 2008

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  1. Retweeted
    Oct 7

    How are INGOs unlocking patient for social enterprises in emerging markets? Pact's discusses in The Social Enterprise Podcast! With , , & ' Chris Walker. Listen!

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  2. Oct 7

    What we're reading: Greece's Moria refugees are packed 13,000 people deep in a camp made for 3,000—camp conditions are leading to violence and illness in the camp. Greece is looking for other EU member states to share the burden.

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  3. Oct 7

    Did you know? Together, 500 million feed 1/3 of all people on 🌎 But, the crisis is already impacting harvests. That is why we created : To help farmers access info & services to boost their harvests.

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  4. Oct 7

    Kenya's droughts have made it difficult for to survive—farmers like Matheka, who relies on rain to feed his crops. With our help, he used 📱 to access new markets to sell his sunflowers—helping him pay for his kid's school.

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  5. Oct 6

    Smallholder farmers produce 80% of the food for developing countries, but many struggle with issues like financing and adapting to climate change. Our AgriFin program is designed to help these farmers adapt and thrive.

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  6. Oct 6

    Australia's drought is heading towards devastating levels due to the climate crisis. Read about the country's incoming water crisis.

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  7. Oct 6

    : The Great Climate Retreat will cause "13 million Americans... to move just because of rising sea levels, at a cost of $1 million each" via

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  8. Oct 5

    "There are only two places on the island where residents can access clean water that’s not from a bottle" via . In the Bahamas, we installed a tap stand that has the capacity to generate 7,500 gallons of safe water. Read more:

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  9. Oct 5

    Local governments are key to building in their city! That is why we work alongside local authorities to integrate solutions to the climate crisis.

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  10. Oct 5

    to our team & for their hard work providing clean drinking water for communities on Grand Bahama in the wake of .

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  11. Oct 5

    What we're reading: 🌊 Rising sea levels, stronger storms, and water scarcity are all factors of that are impacting low-level coastal communities.

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  12. Oct 5

    Why digital currency? It has the potential to: 💱Be borderless 💱Bring banking to people traditionally out of access 💱Provide financial stability to refugees all over the 🌍 That's why we partnered w/ to make Read more:

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  13. Oct 4

    : 💧Water scarcity and 🍲food insecurity are two huge issues caused by . and rely on rain to help their community. Here's how you can help:

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  14. Oct 4

    At 12-years-old, Leila has been a refugee in Niger since 2012 when she fled violence in Mali. Leila joined a Mercy Corps' girls club, where she is learning about health, nutrition, the importance of education and the dangers of early marriage.

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  15. Retweeted
    Oct 4
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  16. Oct 4

    What are you doing to build in your community? Leave a comment or tag to share your story!

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  17. Oct 4

    📢 Take action: IPCC reports oceans are getting warmer and higher . Ask your representatives to join the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus to prepare for and support solutions to climate risk:

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  18. Retweeted
    Oct 3

    Today I had the privilege of sharing my day with Hanadi, a 17 year-old girl from who was my mentee for International Day of the Girl

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  19. Oct 3

    Meet 19-year-old Clarisse from the DRC. Representing youth in Mushweshwe, Clarisse is speaking up against child marriage and calling on local community leaders to ban the practice. They did.

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  20. Retweeted
    Sep 25

    Congratulations on a successful mission ! Looking forward to seeing the continued impact of as the response evolves. Many thanks to for partnering with us to get you to where you were needed.

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