Mercy Corps

We both really liked the idea of a Christmas gift that required us to give to someone else.It sparked some good discussions between the two us as to which causes are most deserving and how to ever make a difference, and for that we thank you both.

We chose to donate our money to Mercy Corps, an international aid organization based in Portland that focuses on long-term solutions to hunger and poverty instead of short-term relief. They have a great track record for efficiency in actually getting the most out of donations and I was impressed by their claim that for every dollar donated they're able to "secure $20.89 in donated food and other critical supplies".

We ultimately decided that education is one of the most crucial and empowering form of aid, and also one of the most expensive, so our donation will be used to support classrooms and education.

Merry Christmas,
Ryan & Ariel