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January 2013

Stitching together a better future in South Sudan Learning sewing, business skills in South Sudan builds mothers’ self- respect and gives them a way to support their children.
Housing, sustainable livelihoods key in MCC Haiti’s earthquake response Three years after the Haiti earthquake, MCC continues to use donations given for earthquake relief to respond to needs for housing, livelihoods, education and human rights.

December 2012

MCC thrift shops offer Christmas bargains, treasures Christmas sales of affordable gift and decoration items at MCC thrift shops support the work of MCC.
A family affair: volunteers and MCC’s meat canning program Schroeder family members from Inman, Kan., have helped with MCC meat canning in their area almost every year since 1950.
Cambodia: MCC addresses domestic abuse MCC Cambodia partner Women Peacemakers teaches men and women to recognize domestic violence and learn ways to live together peacefully.
Host family shares God’s love with others By hosting young people from MCC’s International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP), Rebecca and Vinh Huynh, Winnipeg, have enjoyed a mutually enriching experience with their children and the volunteers.

November 2012

Displaced Congolese displaced again In the aftermath of M23 overtaking the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, MCC is supporting its partner’s efforts to care for the humanitarian needs of displaced people.
MCC supports $1.3-million food assistance in Syria MCC scales up food response in Syria to aid 25,000 people through difficult winter months and provide a respite for their host community.
MCC helps 120 Gazan families whose homes were destroyed MCC supports families in Gaza who have lost their homes to Israeli bombing and joins other relief and development organizations calling on world leaders to enforce a ceasefire.
Winter brings new needs to Syrian refugees As winter brings new misery to displaced Syrians, MCC intensifies its response to the crisis with more material resources.
MCC responds to Sandy’s devastation in Haiti Hurricane Sandy caused widespread damage in Haiti, where MCC is distributing relief kits, blankets, canned meat and locally bought food.
Mothers and daughters learn about HIV in Tanzania Intergenerational classes allow young and old to talk candidly about HIV and AIDS.

October 2012

Generous support provides food assistance in the Sahel region MCC continues to respond to food and nutrition crisis in the Sahel region of western Africa.
SWAP turns strangers into friends MCC Great Lakes’ program, Sharing with Appalachian People (SWAP), is as much about building relationships as it is making houses warm, safe and dry.
Speech winner encourages a spiritual response to the economy Winning speech in C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest reflects on U.S. economic situation and what the message of the church could be.
Teaching tolerance in the midst of war MCC partner The National Evangelical Church in Syria sponsors program to encourage youth to accept new students displaced by war.
Building peace amidst scars of war in South Sudan Peace committees in South Sudan and Sudan help to resolve post-war tensions in communities.

September 2012

Learning goes both ways in Nigeria learning tour A Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference and West Coast Mennonite Central Committee learning tour to Nigeria brings people and organizations together for the first time.
MCC aids earthquake-stricken Iranian families MCC material resources will mean families affected by August earthquakes in northwest Iran have appropriate shelter and warm bedding for the winter months.
Friendship and food security across borders MCC-Foods Resource Bank partnership cultivates relationships, while it helps families remain on their land.
Dreams of our own: Revalidating traditional Mayan lifestyles In this reflection, MCC Guatemala service worker Tobias Roberts emphasizes the importance of encouraging youth to accomplish their dreams.
MCC partners with church in eastern Congo response MCC and long-time partner the Church of Christ in Congo continue efforts to ease suffering of displaced families.
MCC seeks support to ease plight of Syrian people MCC and partners help Syrians seeking places to live within their own country as well as those who have fled elsewhere.

August 2012

Food crisis in Sahel deepens as people hope for a good harvest MCC provides emergency food assistance in Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali.
Celebrating 15 years of dialogue and unity MCC’s partner, Instituto de Estudios e Investigación Intercultural (INESIN), is forging relationships of unity and respect among people of various faiths through religious study and practical projects.
Friendship opens youth to peace training MCC trains college students and high school teachers in Lao People’s Democratic Republic to teach basic peacebuilding in the context of friendship.
Welcoming the stranger In this reflection, J. Daryl Byler, an MCC representative in the Middle East, tells of the plight of Syrian refugees flowing into Jordan, mentions earlier refugee movements into Jordan, and highlights the exemplary hospitality he witnesses as the refugees arrive.
Growing through service MCC U.S.’ Summer Service program provides opportunities for young adults to serve in their churches or communities and gain valuable work experience.
MCC U.S. hears call from partners in Palestine and Israel MCC U.S. hears request from partners in Palestine and Israel to examine how its investments tie into this region.
MCC material resources reach Syrian refugees MCC encourages continued giving of dollars and relief kits in its response to the crisis in Syria and neighboring countries.