Stories and resources

February 2012

Communicating Iraq’s civil society needs in Washington Four representatives of Iraqi nongovernmental organizations point to the central role Iraqi citizens must play in determining the country’s future.
Growing flowers brings color into life of Indian tribal community Initiative emanates from 2009 training on horticulture provided by MCC partner
Building peace after church bombing In response to a church bombing, MCC partner Forum Across Religions and Groups immediately initiated a response to quell potential violence, followed by weeks of trauma healing activities.
MCC U.S. to address women’s advocacy concerns in new ways With the dissolution of the Women’s Advocacy position, MCC U.S. will continue to address women’s issues through the work of anti-oppression and restorative justice coordinators.
South Africa: Children Care Centre Children Care Center is an educational and care facility for children under 7 from economically depressed families in Durban, South Africa. It is run by the Union of Refugee Women, an energetic group of women from Rwanda, Burundi and Congo.

January 2012

No longer foolish and small Yunarso Rosandono of Indonesia, who participated in the MCC and MWC joint YAMEN! (Young Anabaptist Mennonite Exchange Network) program in 2008-2009, explains how his experience in the program spurred his personal growth during and since his YAMEN! assignment.
MCC helps provide clean water amidst sea water MCC helps restore drinking water for Bengalis whose land and water are still suffering from the damage that seawater Hurricane Aila wreaked on the coastal belt of Bengal in 2009.
Seeking peace in our homes, communities and world MCC U.S. launches “Fear not: Seek peace” education campaign, addressing violence in our homes, communities and world.
Not going home any time soon In Ethiopia, MCC is assisting Somali refugees fleeing famine and political instability and Ethiopians affected by the ongoing drought and food crisis in East Africa.
Haiti: Two years after the earthquake MCC continues to respond to needs such as housing, jobs and training two years after the earthquake.
Building development by creating peace When forgiveness and reconciliation occur, development tends to follow in Rwanda, where decades of fighting have traumatized the population.
Everence and MCC announce e-statement partnership Everence members to make an impact through worldwide reforestation projects

December 2011

MCC responds to emergency needs in the Philippines Updated December 20, 2012. Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) welcomes donations to support emergency assistance efforts in the Philippines.
Nearly two years after earthquake, MCC Haiti disaster response focuses long-term MCC continues to use donations given in response to Haiti’s 2010 earthquake to spur long-term recovery.
Housing repairs and latrine projects in Haiti help build dignified lives Rebuilding houses and latrines in Haiti continues as the country approaches the two-year mark after the January 2010 earthquake.
MCC partner offers education, business opportunities to revitalize Haiti MCC’s masonry training teaches Haitian masons how to construct buildings that are stronger and more disaster-resistant.
Haitians find trauma healing integral to post-earthquake recovery Haitians who survived the 2010 earthquake and other traumas find that recognizing the personal impact has healing effect.
Snowflakes, peppernuts and family values Saskatchewan family bakes peppernut cookies each Christmas to benefit MCC’s Global Family education sponsorships.
MCC supporting Cambodian flooding recovery In Cambodia, MCC is providing food and clean water to help people recover from two months of flooding.
Rethinking agriculture for small-scale farmers – one plot at a time Mennonite Central Committee encourages conservation agricultural practices to increase crop productivity, especially in areas of the world where soil needs to be restored.
Good tidings of comfort and joy The good news of great joy the angels brought to the shepherd continues to reverberate in the work of MCC and its partner organizations around the world.

November 2011

Workers begin assignments with MCC MCC commissioned 27 new workers for service in assignments in Canada, the United States and overseas.
Walking in faith among New York’s skyscrapers Keyla Cortez Vanegas, the Mennonite World Conference intern at Mennonite Central Committee’s United Nations Office, talks about her mission and adjustment to life in New York City.
Peacebuilding student resolves issue in India slum Young man from India who took MCC-sponsored peacebuilding classes resolves community conflict over sewer runoff.
Kenya goat project demonstrates group power Kenya goat project demonstrates group power