Mercy Corps [to 10 October 2015]
http://www.mercycorps.org/press-room/releases

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Russian Entry Significantly Impacts Humanitarian Response in Syria, Says Mercy Corps
Syria, October 8, 2015
Military involvement poses a serious danger to civilian lives and disrupts already strained aid efforts
Washington, DC —The growing involvement of Russia in the Syrian conflict is likely to lead to even greater civilian displacement and further complicates delivery of lifesaving humanitarian assistance, warns the global organization Mercy Corps in testimony to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the possible redeployment of armed opposition groups to areas targeted by Russian strikes will likely have a major impact on the fragile balance of power in places like Aleppo city and North Aleppo governorates. This shift leaves areas vulnerable to the possibility of ISIS gaining footholds in additional territory.

Testimony of Michael Bowers to U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa
October 8, 2015
Michael Bowers, Vice President of Humanitarian Leadership and Response at Mercy Corps, testified before the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa hearing on the Syrian humanitarian crisis.
Mercy Corps Testimony_HFAC.pdf

Mercy Corps Names Dara Royer Chief Development and Marketing Officer
October 6, 2015
Royer to lead global organization’s resource development team
Portland, Ore. — Mercy Corps has appointed Dara Royer to the position of Chief Development and Marketing Officer. In this role, Royer will lead Mercy Corps’ fundraising, marketing and communications teams to advance the work of Mercy Corps in over 40 countries…