Linda Espenshade talks with MCC Regional Disaster Coordinators Virgil and Kathy Troyer over Skype on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010. The Troyers are headed to Haiti to help MCC workers deal with the earthquake aftermath.
Mennonite Central Committee Ontario (MCCO) is collecting and sending up to 2,000 H1N1 Response Kits to northern Ontario for distribution in remote First Nation communities.
Flooding damage in India and Cambodia, housing needs in Indonesia increase MCC’s initial Asia Disasters appeal to $260,000 Cdn/ $250,000 U.S., as part of a $760,000 Cdn/ $750,000 U.S. relief effort.
MCC has committed $250,000 and is appealing for donations to assist people in South Asia whose homes and lives were devastated by recent earthquakes and flooding.
Mennonite Central Committee is appealing for an initial $100,000 to assist people in Asia whose homes and lives were devastated by recent earthquakes and flooding.
In Burundi, a food for work program allows people to plant trees and receive food in exchange. The project is supported by MCC and partner organization Help Channel Burundi.
Responding in times of urgent need
MCC responds to the needs of communities facing disasters or war, often launching projects that continue over months or even years. While MCC provides funds, MCC workers and partners often comment on the faith, hope and courage of communities themselves to rebuild, despite the challenges. In addition to disaster or emergency response, MCC also strives to meet long-term needs and make communities stronger. Click on the campaigns to the right to learn more.
When Levy Madjibe visits victims of flooding in the capital of Burkina Faso, he hears the same story repeatedly – "I was surprised by the water, and I've lost everything."
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