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April 2009

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.
Confronting painful memories in post-war Bosnia MCC-supported center works for reconciliation and healing.
MCC East Coast office move deepens connections with urban church Office opens in Oxford Circle area of northeast Philadelphia.
Twenty-eight workers begin assignments with MCC Workers commissioned for service after orientation in Akron, Pa.
Ottawa seminar links faith and advocacy Young adults explore theme of security in an insecure world.
MCC U.S. Washington Office announces winners of 10th essay contest The contest is for high school students from MCC constituent denominations, as well as students attending Mennonite high schools.
Small loans create new opportunities in Jordan Revolving loan fund helps increase families' income.
Learning and working in Brazil A participant in MCC's Serving and Learning Together (SALT) program talks about his work on biodigestors.

February 2009

Life far from normal for families in Gaza Although a 22-day war has ended, deaths, injuries and destruction of homes, schools and infrastructure continue to impact families.
Horrors of war haunt refugee family Family fled to Saskatoon, Sask., from Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Caring for creation through advocacy Congress considers land protection legislation.
MCC U.S. Washington Office seminar will highlight the global food crisis The seminar will examine the short- and long-term causes of the rise in world food prices and resulting instability and explore how Christians can respond.
MCC helps provide food in Kenya during a drought Corn flour is being distributed to nearly 4,000 people in southern Rift Valley Province.
Pax alumni invited to a reunion in Paraguay Volunteers were part of program MCC created as alternative service for U.S. conscientious objectors being drafted to serve in the Korean War and later in Vietnam.
Immediate emergency response by MCC partner aids Hondurans MCC provides blankets, food and kits after devastating floods in October and November 2008.
Food not coca MCC supports Mennonite Brethren churches in Colombia in providing farmers with alternatives to growing coca.

January 2009

MCC to implement budget cuts Amid the global economic crisis, MCC is reducing its budget in the coming year.
MCC prepares shipment of blankets and relief supplies for Gaza MCC is joining other relief organizations in calling for Israel to lift restrictions on aid to Gaza.
MCC aids church in providing for displaced families in Colombia Families were forced to abandon land because of fighting between illegal paramilitary groups in the Choco province.
MCC Central States responds to ongoing effects of ICE raid in Iowa Funds will help families affected by immigration raid to pay rent and utility bills.
MCC U.S. sends letter to President Bush on Gaza situation Letter calls for cease-fire and asks that humanitarian aid be allowed into Gaza.
MCC increases aid, advocacy for Gaza Partner organizations are distributing food, water and blankets to Gazans who have lost their homes.
MCC Canada sends letter to Prime Minister on Gaza situation. Letter urges leader to ask for an end to fighting and for all parties to allow humanitarian aid into the region.

December 2008

MCC boosts humanitarian aid to Gaza in wake of attacks MCC commits additional $15,000 for emergency food assistance following Israel's aerial bombardment of the impoverished region.
MCC provides food assistance in Gaza Economic blockade pushes people into deeper levels of poverty.
Inmates, former inmates launch CD of original music Proceeds from CD will support Open Circle, an MCC Manitoba program that supports prisoners and ex-prisoners through prison visitations and community integration.
As Somalia turmoil increases, humanitarian work continues MCC has supported a Somali women's organization for more than a decade in its work in water, education and financing for women to start small businesses.