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TEAM MEMBER HIGHLIGHT SERIES….We first met Ayça when she volunteered for GEM during the immediate aftermath of the February 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. From that moment on, she has demonstrated unwavering dedication — pouring her heart and soul into every mission led by @globalempowermentmissionmena across the Middle East.
Ayça has operated in some of the region’s most challenging environments, and her leadership has been instrumental in navigating complex humanitarian crises. Today, she proudly serves as the Executive Director of GEM’s officially registered branch in Türkiye.
Under her guidance, the GEM Türkiye team stands ready to respond at a moment’s notice to disasters and conflicts throughout the region — always with professionalism, compassion, and speed. This week, Ayça and her local team are in Pakistan supporting flood victims from the latest catastrophic floods.
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON GAZA
Today, the Government of Israel has officially authorized GEM to resume our humanitarian operations inside Gaza.
GEM is one of only a handful of international organizations officially registered with both the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority — a critical distinction that enables us to deliver aid effectively and with transparency.
Over the past 1.5 years, our team has maintained one of the most secure and efficient delivery systems in the region, with only two trucks ever compromised. This is a testament to our disciplined logistics and unwavering focus on one goal: alleviating human suffering by delivering life-saving aid directly into the hands of civilians.
Thanks to our dedicated partners — @hcicanada and FK Logistics — we are now mobilizing the delivery of over 10 million packaged meals in humane kits, each weighing approximately 23 kg. These kits are designed to meet the immediate nutritional needs of families in crisis.
In addition to shelf-stable meals, our @globalempowermentmissionmena branch is also distributing fresh produce kits, locally sourced vegetables, and tested, purified water — a vital resource in a region where over 90% of the water supply is currently contaminated.
We remain fully committed to the people of Gaza and to providing them with the dignity of direct, safe, and essential aid. We also again pray for the release of hostages and a positive and safe way forward for all people. #dignity #humanity #sustenance #water #foodsecurities
This week, we were out in eastern Ukraine, overseeing our GEM HGBF food kit distributions. We were in Izium (formerly occupied and now deoccupied) and the Malodanylivka community within the Kharkiv region. We also had the opportunity to visit local Ukrainian farmers and personally witness the new vegetable harvest grown from seeds previously distributed by our team.
In response to growing needs and the increasing number of internally displaced persons across multiple regions, GEM HGBF has expanded its food security program by 38%, effective this month. As of today, our programs in Ukraine, ranging from food security to water and shelter are providing critical support to over 800,000 people every month on a steady and dependable basis.
We are proud to stand alongside these resilient communities, where our support remains both vital and deeply needed. Despite the constant threat of shelling, these individuals continue to live, work, farm, and grow their crops with extraordinary determination—showcasing the strength of the human spirit in even the harshest conditions.
GEM is incredibly grateful for our partnership with the Howard G. Buffett Foundation who makes all our work in #Ukraine possible.
Yesterday, our GEM USA West team, together with our incredible partners, made history.
We launched a new chapter in disaster recovery with one of our signature Recovery Pop-Ups, this time introducing a groundbreaking addition: “Hire a Survivor.”
For the first time ever, a job fair was held specifically for families impacted by a disaster. In addition to accessing vital long-term recovery resources, survivors were given something even more powerful, the chance to secure meaningful employment that could change their lives.
This is what true empowerment looks like.
Thousands of opportunities were offered, with over 500 jobs pledged, many providing prevailing wages, high-profile roles, and skilled positions in the trades and construction industries. Recruitment efforts were further strengthened through the support of the LAPD, LA County Sheriff’s Department, and Pasadena agencies.
This event wasn’t just a job fair, it was a life-changing moment for hundreds of survivors and a major milestone in the evolution of disaster recovery. To learn more about these programs, please visit the link in our bio section.
#GEMUSAWest #HireASurvivor #DisasterRecovery #JobFair #FireSurvivors #Empowerment #LongTermRecovery #gemmissions
This week, GEM MENA @globalempowermentmissionmena in partnership with SmartAID @smartaidint, successfully distributed fresh vegetable kits to vulnerable families in Khan Younis, Middle Area, and Gaza City, providing much-needed nutrition to thousands of civilians affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Each kit contains a variety of fresh vegetables, essential ingredients for a balanced diet, helping families prepare healthy meals amid an escalating food shortage.
In a place where access to food is no longer guaranteed, these fresh vegetables are more than just produce, they are a lifeline. Every family deserves the dignity of fresh, nutritious food.
A heartfelt thank you to our partner SmartAID and to all our supporters who make this life-saving work possible.To learn more, and how you can support our mission please visit the link in our bio section, or: https://www.globalempowermentmission.org
Six months after the devastating wildfires swept through Los Angeles County, survivors are still facing the harsh reality of unemployment, fighting to rebuild their lives without the stability of work.
This day is dedicated to YOU - an opportunity to kickstart your recovery, meet with case managers, explore resources, connect with employers, and spend meaningful time with your community.
Free Lunch, Family Activities & Games
Live Music.
SATURDAY JULY 19TH 11AM - 5PM
3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA
To learn more and to support GEM USA West’s LA County Missions, please visit: https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/la-county-wildfires/ #LAFires #hireasurvivor #disasterrelief #firesurvivor #empowerment #GEMmissions
IMPORTANT TEXAS FLOODS UPDATE
Please take a moment to watch this short video highlighting fascinating survivor stories of bravery and resilience. We’re actively responding to the devastating flooding in Kerr County and here’s the critical programs we’ve implemented on the ground this first week.
• $1,050,000 in direct BStrong Cash Card assistance will be distributed by July 31, 2025, thanks to the incredible support of @BethennyFrankel’s BStrong, the David & Nicole Tepper Foundation, and the Sergey Brin Family Foundation.
• $150,000+ in Small Business Recovery Grants to help local entrepreneurs and business owners rebuild, made possible by the Bikerstaff Family Foundation.
• 2 full-size semi-trucks of essential aid have already been delivered to the region.
• $1.7 million in air purifiers are en route to shelters and homes to improve air quality in affected areas.
Global Empowerment Mission will remain on the ground indefinitely.
Just as we’ve been in Haiti every day for 15 years, in Ukraine for over 3 years, and in Maui, Los Angeles, and North Carolina without pause, we will continue to stand with Texas for as long as it takes.
#GlobalEmpowermentMission #BStrong #KerrCounty #TexasFloods #DisasterRelief #CommunityRecovery #OnTheGround #FloodResponse #kerrcounty #texas #hunttexas ##kerrville #bumblebeehills
Prime Minister @andrewholnessjm in Kingston, Jamaica at the National Commerce Bank’s National Tribute to Partnerships & Recovery. Prime Minister thanked our work for #hurricaneberyl. Ministers, distinguished leaders and dedicated partners all came together to show the world what true collaboration looks like in times of crisis.
GEM prides itself on good public/private partnerships. Following the PM’s words are GEM founder, @michaelcapponi’s speech on what GEM has done in the last year in Jamaica.
Just 48 hours after Beryl devastated Jamaica, our first cargo plane touched down. Within days, clean water was restored to Treasure Beach through the deployment of a large generator. Days later, roof repairs started. Fast forward one year and our incredible GEM Caribbean branch led by @deikamorrison was able to repair 738 roofs. We could not have done this without the best comunity partner @jasonhenzell, @bredstreasurebeach and @iom.jamaica. GEM funds were matched by @ncbfoundation and without their support this program would not have happened.
Thank you @lyn.thalia and everyone who made this possible. Also pleased to announce that the PM’s office has granted GEM a major warehouse in Kingston where our GEM Carribean branch will preposition emergency supplies in case any other potential storms may hit this region. #jamaica🇯🇲 #hurricaneberyl @goldeneye #bstrong @mairoliver @marlonhill @sflcaribbeanstrong #Tankwell #hurricaneberyl #jamaica
It’s been 6 months since wildfires tore through @countyofla destroying homes, displacing families, and closing down countless local businesses.
Since day one, Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) #BStrong has been on the ground delivering over $9 million in relief, including BStrong Cash Cards from @bethennyfrankel , emergency supplies, and long-term recovery support.
Through our Rental Assistance Program (RAP), we’re helping families who lost everything find safe and stable housing as they rebuild their lives. And we’re standing with small businesses, because strong local economies are the backbone of resilient communities. Our Small Business Program is helping owners reopen, recover, and keep their dreams and livelihood alive. These programs would not have been possible without the generosity of a $1 Million grant from the David Geffen Foundation. This grant will allow us to continue these initiatives through this fall.
GEM USA West teams are committed to long term recovery and plan to be on the ground possibly for the next 3-5 years. We will continue delivering financial assistance and essential aid in direct partnership for the long-term with local leaders, and through our smart partnerships with the @davidgeffen Foundation, #BStrong, @jefferies @stableroadfoundation, #DavidandNicoleTepperFoundation, @good360usa, @airbnb Org, @amazon, @goyafoods, @goyacares, #Give #StevenandAlexandraCohenFoundation @flexport, and @unitedwaypbc
🎥 Watch the video for a closer look at how your support is making an impact in Los Angeles. To learn and how you can help, please visit the link in our bio section.
#GEM #BStrong #LARecovery #DisasterRelief #Community #SmallBusinessRecovery #humanitarian #RentalAssistance #LosAngeles #Fires
GEM’s Charles McBryde joins @carlnasman with @bbcnews to discuss our ongoing response in Kerr County, Texas, where GEM BStrong teams are on the ground following the devastating storm that has claimed 120 lives, with many still missing.Our teams are providing urgent relief and standing with affected families during this heartbreaking time. @charlesmcbryde
To learn more and see how you can support this critical mission, please visit the link in our bio.
#GEM #BStrong #Texas #flood #DisasterResponse #KerrCounty #BBC #globalempowermentmission
GEM Founder and President @michaelcapponi joined @newsnationnow to discuss ongoing relief efforts on the ground at the epicenter of the devastating #GuadalupeRiver floods in Texas. He shared how our #GEM #BStrong teams are actively supporting individuals and families impacted by this historic flash flood. #Hunt #Texas #disasterrelief #CampMystic #hillcountry #kerrville @evargastv #newsnation
In the heart of a war-torn nation, hope takes root, one seed at a time.
It’s truly inspiring to witness the harvest from local farms across Ukraine — crops that began as humble seeds distributed by our teams as part of the GEM HGBF Seeds Program. These aren’t just seeds, they are symbols of resilience, dignity, and survival.
Ukraine, often called the breadbasket of Europe, has long nourished the world with its fertile soil and generations of hardworking farmers. Today, despite the hardships of war, that legacy endures. Local farmers are once again planting their fields, harvesting crops, and feeding their communities, all made possible by these humble seed packs.
This year alone, we’ve distributed over 5.2 million seed packs to communities throughout the country.
#hgbf #ukraine #gemmissions #harvest #seeds
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