Start with the population of Spain. Then add the people in Canada. Then Zimbabwe. And still you wouldn't have as many people as the 90 million who've fallen into extreme poverty as a result of the global recession.

Times are tough for many of us. But you don't have to give a lot to make a big difference for those struggling the most.

Consider these examples from our programs around the world:

$5 covers tuition for a young person from an impoverished Beirut neighborhood to receive computer training	$10 gives a displaced woman in Congo everything she needs to build a fuel-efficient stove	$17 buys enough vegetable seeds for a Ugandan farm family to last an entire planting season	$25 trains a dozen farmers in Kyrgyzstan on how to cultivate high-value apples and apricots

When you give to Mercy Corps, you can be sure we'll spend your dollars wisely. Over the last five years, we've allocated more than 89 percent of our resources directly to programs. America's premier charity evaluator, Charity Navigator, rates Mercy Corps a four-star charity — one of several top commendations we've earned from watchdog agencies.

Please consider making a gift today. Because even the smallest amount helps.

Thank you.