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July 2009

MCC responds to hunger crisis MCC provided a record amount of food aid around the world in the 2008-2009 fiscal year. Food needs are continuing to increase.
Christian-Muslim peacemaking in Nigeria Gopar Tapkida, an MCC regional peace networker, describes his efforts to ease tensions that have led to deadly violence along religious lines in the city of Jos, Nigeria.
Washington Office launches campaign for economic justice Congregations are invited to take part in advocacy around issues of health care, international debt, housing and global trade.
Nineteen workers begin leadership assignments with MCC New personnel were commissioned for service after orientation in Akron, Pa.
MCC's in Canada prepare for budget shortfall, cutbacks MCC is behind budget for the first nine months of the 2008-2009 fiscal year ending August 31, 2009.
MCC seeks funds for Congolese hospitals MCC is appealing for financial contributions to help provide medications and other supplies to Mennonite and Mennonite Brethren hospitals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

June 2009

A call to pray for Iran A recent presidential election in Iran sparked debate and sporadic violence. Prayers for the situation are welcome.
MCC responds to gun violence MCC U.S. and MCC East Coast work to curb gun violence in response to calls from MCC workers and church leaders.
MCC worker receives award for commitment to peace-building MCC worker in Manitoba receives YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Community Volunteerism.
MCC U.S. publishes mediation and facilitation manual Fifth edition of manual provides new emphasis on restorative justice.
Canadians set to sponsor Palestinian refugees Some of the Palestinian refugees stranded in an isolated refugee camp on the Iraq-Syria border will soon have new homes in Canada.
A place of life for people affected by AIDS MCC provides financial support to a day care center to ensure children affected by AIDS have a loving, adult presence in their lives.
MCC moves toward new vision and structure New Wine/New Wineskins process includes revised vision and purpose statements.
MCC U.S. offers guide for immigrant conscientious objectors New resource provides information for conscientious objectors applying for U.S. citizenship.
Hopes for peace in Orissa In Orissa, India, MCC sponsors workshops in the wake of widespread violence against Christians in late August 2008.

May 2009

MCC raises Afghanistan concerns with Canadian prime minister Engaging the military in development and reconstruction in Afghanistan is endangering aid workers and civilian recipients, MCC Canada says.
Meat canning remains strong in spite of a difficult economy MCC's 2008-2009 canning season yields more than 566,000 cans of meat for people around the world.
Reflection: Fears concerning the H1N1 virus have led to discrimination As anti-immigrant groups use health concerns to stir up prejudice, MCC urges churches to extend Christ's compassion and welcome to newcomers.
YAMEN! opens doors to new ideas, new skills in new places YAMEN! (Young Anabaptist Mennonite Exchange Network) helps connect young adults and congregations within the global Anabaptist family.
Haitian government chooses MCC partner to produce documentary Effort is part of government's campaign to increase sales of Haitian agricultural products.
MCC considers new vision, structure Changes would move MCC toward working more closely with Anabaptist churches around the world.
MCC blankets, relief kits build friendships in Gaza An MCC shipment of 3,600 blankets and 1,200 relief kits arrived in the Gaza Strip in early April and has been distributed to 1,200 households.
Working for peace in Orissa A Christian social worker strives to defuse tensions between Orissa's ethnic and religious groups.
Reflection: A renewed commitment to the marginalized Participants in an MCC learning tour on women and migration issues reflect on their experiences and renewed commitments.

April 2009

New office strengthens West Coast MCC's community vision West Coast MCC consolidates its administrative offices in Fresno, Calif.
Mennonites in Tights organize MCC fundraising cyclathon Cycling group based in Steinbach, Man., raises money for MCC food programs.
MCC supports Sudanese churches in working for peace and public health Sudanese churches are among the largest and most trusted organizations in the region.
Using postcards to ban cluster bombs MCC U.S. launches a postcard campaign as part of ongoing advocacy against the use of cluster bombs.
From Kenya to Calgary: Maasai AIDS educator shares experiences, knowledge A community AIDS educator from Kenya spends a year in Canada through MCC's International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP).

March 2009

Colombia Mennonites worship and witness for justice and peace Canadian and U.S. churches are asked to join annual event.