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July 2008

MCC completes Indonesia tsunami response MCC closes Aceh, Indonesia, office after providing nearly $10 million in relief and recovery assistance.
MCC supports U.S. war resisters remaining in Canada MCC Canada is one sponsor of prayer vigil for Iraq war resisters seeking refugee status in Canada.
Series of miracles leads to new life in Canada In Saskatchewan, a Sudanese refugee, educated from funds his mother made by selling handmade baskets, now serves with Ten Thousand Villages.

June 2008

Chinese churches carry out unprecedented relief response MCC provides funds to support relief work of churches in Sichuan.
Lifting the veil of silence about AIDS: One Nigerian's journey A Muslim woman and her small organization are on the forefront of raising awareness about HIV and AIDS in Jos, Nigeria.
MCC partners report political violence in Zimbabwe, food aid on hold An MCC project to feed 2,700 students at high schools in rural Zimbabwe is on hold as MCC partner organizations report political violence throughout the country.
Ten Thousand Villages team member to lead Fair Trade Federation Doug Dirks is appointed as board chair for the Fair Trade Federation.
MCC begins reshaping process The process, called "New Wine/New Wineskins: Reshaping MCC for the 21st Century," will engage MCC constituents, mission partners and board and staff members worldwide to create a common vision and revised structure for MCC.
Nguyen serves in Bayou la Batre, Alabama MCC worker connects with Vietnamese community in response to Hurricane Katrina.
MCC workers attend congressional hearing on the border fence MCC Washington Office and MCC Central States staff members go to hearing in Brownsville, Texas.
Violence against youth in El Salvador is epidemic Teen who had taken part of MCC partner organization programs is killed.
Skyrocketing costs affect goat project in Jordan Rising prices for feed and reduced demand for local meat are shattering dreams that a herd of goats can give families adequate income and food security.
MCC partner reports human rights violations in Chad Organization reports that government soldiers killed eight students during attacks on high schools.
MCC applies for matching funds for disaster response Funds from Canadian government would allow MCC and MCC partners to assist more people affected by the cyclone in Myanmar (Burma) and earthquake in China.
Strong MCC supporter dies on learning tour to Ukraine Harry Dyck was part of eight-member group visiting MCC partner organizations in Ukraine.
Handmade baby quilts bring a bundle of joy Sisters who quilt for MCC relief sales were once recipients of MCC aid.
Sixty-one years of MCC meat canning The 61st season of MCC's mobile meat canner yields more than 550,000 cans of meat for hungry people around the world.
Longtime MCC peace advocate hails cluster bomb ban Titus Peachey, director of peace education for MCC U.S., calls ban a great step toward ending the use of a weapon that kills civilians in former war zones.

May 2008

MCC aids immigrants displaced by violence in South Africa MCC provides food, supplies and latrines to people affected by waves of violence against immigrants in Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city.
MCC Central States responds to ICE raid in Postville, Iowa MCC Central States provides $1,000 to help cover housing and food costs for families affected by the raid.
Bereaved Palestinians and Israelis promoting peace Women share stories with 13 Mennonite church leaders as part of MCC-sponsored learning tour.
Mennonite agencies provide $100,000 in response to Chinese earthquake MCC and Mennonite Partners in China (MPC) jointly support relief efforts.
MCC seeks $500,000 for cyclone response MCC is supporting partner organizations that are meeting basic needs for tens of thousands of people affected by Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar, also known as Burma.
MCC responds to Chinese earthquake MCC commits initial $20,000 for earthquake relief and recovery efforts.
Buying local food will help Haitian farmers Agricultural production in Haiti has been declining in recent years because farmers cannot compete with lower-cost imported food.
Providing seeds in Appalachia Each spring MCC provides seeds, donated by Mennonite-owned Rupp Seeds in Ohio, to families in Appalachia.
MCC part of NGO coalition calling for peace in Colombia MCC is part of international group of human rights organizations that have sent letter to Colombian president.
MCC is accepting funds for relief in China Contributions will help people affected by May 12 earthquake in central China.
MCC seeks $200,000 for cyclone relief and recovery MCC supports partner organizations in meeting basic needs for tens of thousands of people in Myanmar, also known as Burma.
MCC workers experience Chinese earthquake Quake leveled buildings and claimed thousands of lives, according to news reports. No MCC workers were harmed.