Tjada D'Oyen McKenna

CEO @MercyCorps, a global team of 6,000 humanitarians working across 40+ countries to create a future of possibility where everyone can prosper.

[Chicago Council on Global Affairs @ChicagoCouncil]

As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, the international order it built and led for nearly eight decades is under immense pressure. This milestone invites a rigorous discussion and reflection of America’s present and future global role.

On June 18, the Council will convene the America at 250 Global Forum in Chicago, a gathering of senior policymakers, world-class scholars and experts, business leaders, and influential thought leaders from across the globe, to engage in the critical questions that will define America's next chapter. Join us: https://t.co/vLQh4RbpEM

Featured speakers include: The @nytimes’ David Sanger (@SangerNYT), former US Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith, @mercycorps CEO @Tjada McKenna, @WorldBankGroup Lead Economist Phil Levy, @amnesty International Secretary General Agnès Callamard, @UChicago President Paul Alivisatos, former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan, and former Deputy Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico @JulianVenturaV among many others.

#250GlobalForum #US250 #AmericaAt250

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

@blackiesq @davidnabarro @Florence I hadn’t heard this news yet. How sad. He was a tireless and forceful advocate and he will be missed.

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

Eastern DRC is spiraling as violence surges, displacing 400,000+ in 25 days. Civilians & aid workers face grave risks while blocked routes & broken supply chains hamper aid delivery. We need safety & access to reach those in desperate need. https://t.co/qpikYC1hIo #DRCrisis

[Tom Hart @Tom_InterAction]

Senator Graham is correct.

For pennies on the dollar, American foreign assistance not only protects vulnerable children and families—it enhances U.S. security and prosperity, making it a deft use of taxpayer funds.

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

At @mercycorps we will continue to support communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis & work w/our partners to accelerate efforts to scale up climate finance & help build a climate-resilient future for all. My statement: https://t.co/wzVDjLKDEX

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is a devastating blow to climate action, weakening global commitments to reduce emissions & support climate-vulnerable communities. A huge step backward when we urgently need greater ambition to address the climate crisis, not retreat.

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

My colleagues in Gaza are sharing reactions to the #ceasefire deal as we anxiously wait & as airstrikes continue. One said, "I still can’t absorb the fact that there is a life after war. There is an after war. My subconscious mind is convinced that war is my life forever."

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

The #Gaza #Ceasefire brings hope to both Palestinians who have endured 15+ months of conflict & unimaginable suffering & to the Israeli hostages & their families. This moment now demands an urgent scale-up of aid to Gaza. My statement: https://t.co/hbCAdi5hyg

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

Strong recommendations from @kpbarrasso in @devex for how the incoming US Administration can advance locally led development to increase the impact of US-funded foreign assistance programs, reinforcing global stability & US interests.

[Devex @devex]

The incoming Trump administration has a unique opportunity to expand its previous policies on localization by supporting countries with cost-effective solutions that build self-reliance & bolster US interests, writes @mercycorps’ @kpbarrasso.

#Opinion⬇️
https://t.co/wDqaiiIJfj

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

Easing restrictions on humanitarian aid to Syria is critical & the general license issued by US Treasury today will help aid groups deliver essential supplies & support after much uncertainty over the last month. https://t.co/cmZmeNDy5H

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

I recently joined @MarkLGoldberg to discuss monumental changes in Syria & what continues to be a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. My greatest hope for 2025 is peace for so many trying to survive through unimaginable suffering. https://t.co/oEySBqbAut

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

@antonioguterres @WFP I am so very sorry to see this. My heart goes out to their family, loved ones and @WFP teammates in Sudan.

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

Glad to see new funds committed to Sudan by the US government this week. 30 million people will need humanitarian assistance in Sudan in 2025 - 5 million more than this year as conflict grinds on. Global funding is nowhere near where it needs to be to meet the staggering needs.

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

Grateful to our generous partner @Ripple who is matching gifts made to @mercycorps in USD and crypto up to $500K through the end of this year! https://t.co/2PHc07lUsb

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

Honored to be included on @TheGivingBlock's #CryptoImpact100 list this year alongside incredible leaders driving innovation in blockchain technology and using it as a force for good. We are excited to continue this critical work. Thank you for the recognition and partnership!

[The Giving Block @TheGivingBlock]

.@Tjada, CEO of @MercyCorps, is driving innovation in humanitarian work with blockchain technology. 🌍💡

Focused on economic inclusion and climate resilience, she’s empowering underserved communities, women, and youth in emerging markets.

#CryptoForGood https://t.co/wUtuwTgD80

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

Thank you @USAmbUN @USUN for convening an excellent discussion today on preventing malnutrition and addressing root causes of global hunger at a time when significant progress to improve food security around the world is at risk #SDG2

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

For nearly 2 decades, @mercycorps has worked with communities in Syria to provide vital support. We remain steadfast in our support & are prepared to scale up our efforts to meet the diverse needs of Syrians across the country as they look to the future. https://t.co/Ular9jtcLg

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

The beginning of this transformative chapter for #Syria brings much hope & uncertainty. One thing is certain: with massive humanitarian needs & funding at critically low levels, the stakes couldn’t be higher & the need for urgent international funding & investment never greater.

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

Honored today to join @USAmbUN Linda Thomas-Greenfield, @DavidMiliband of IRC & @navyn_salem of Edesia at @USUN to discuss bold action for #ZeroHunger. Together, we’ll explore how to prevent & treat childhood malnutrition and support civil society in tackling global hunger.

[Tjada D'Oyen McKenna @Tjada]

Renewed conflict in Syria is deeply worrying. Infrastructure in displacement camps is overstretched & any influx threatens to leave thousands w/out support. 800K people are already living in tents unable to withstand harsh winter conditions. https://t.co/1tW84zWQmg