Mercy Corps CEO Tjada D’Oyen McKenna recently appeared on the "Masters of Scale: Rapid Response" podcast, discussing the importance of building partnerships and innovations to continue reaching communities in crisis.
The ceasefire is a critical step but now we must urgently surge the immediate, consistent, and safe delivery of life-saving aid.
When foreign aid was cut earlier this year, Mercy Corps teams saw the impact immediately, with more than half of their U.S. grant-funded programs coming to an abrupt end. Foreign aid has been a lifeline for millions around the world.
We have to completely reimagine and try to do the same if not more, with less resources into the system.
Despite the challenges, Tjada D’Oyen McKenna remains optimistic, stating that Mercy Corps will still have funding to continue some of their essential work.
Author's summary: Mercy Corps adapts to foreign aid cuts.