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May 2008

Listening a vital step to resolve land conflicts Listening to people talk about their experiences in a trusting atmosphere is an important step towards understanding and resolving outstanding grievances and injustices.
MCC helps provide relief to Myanmar cyclone survivors MCC partners with Church World Service in initial $20,000 response.
MCC launches Myanmar cyclone appeal Cyclone Nargis made landfall on May 2 and devastated southern Myanmar's delta region.
Health workers serve remote villages in Laos Mobile clinics, supported by MCC, are primary health care providers for many in rural villages in the Sangthong District.
MCC is accepting funds for Myanmar cyclone relief MCC is working with partner agencies to determine how best to support their efforts to provide relief.
For such a time as this: An MCC perspective on Iran MCC’s Iran program has two primary goals: to promote understanding and friendship between the people of Iran, Canada and the United States; and to promote peace between the governments of the countries.
MCC Washington Office seminar focused on uprooted peoples Seminar highlights growing need for advocacy and action for people who have had to migrate from their homes, both in the United States and other countries.
MCC agricultural program symbolizes hope in Bosnia Seed potatoes provided by MCC helped families re-establish their lives after war.

April 2008

Churches issue warning about Zimbabwe's political situation A broad coalition of Zimbabwean churches is speaking out against a political crackdown that is underway in their country following disputed national elections on March 29.
Global food crisis: MCC responds Soaring food prices threaten to increase global hunger and poverty — two issues at the forefront of MCC programs in many countries.
MCC and EMM express condolences in slaying of Somali educator Educator killed during April raid on school in Belet Weyne, Somalia.
MCC ships food to Zimbabwe amid political tensions MCC is shipping 77 metric tons of wheat and soybeans to Zimbabwean communities where food has become scarce due to drought and economic turmoil.
MCC staff person carjacked in Haiti A staff person of MCC Haiti was carjacked by armed men in Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, and was later released uninjured.
MCC raises concerns about Canada's Afghan mission Lasting and sustainable peace in Afghanistan cannot be achieved through war, says MCC Canada executive director Don Peters.
MCC partner reports post-election tension in Zimbabwe Zimbabweans await national election results.

March 2008

Churches worship and witness for justice and peace in Colombia Join with congregations across the U.S., Canada and Colombia as they pray for an end to the Colombian conflict, and act for policy changes that reflect God’s kingdom values.
Aid after Democratic Republic of Congo earthquakes MCC is providing $10,000 in emergency material assistance.
Plans for a clean world Girl's plan for a clean world is happening one step at a time.
International volunteer experiences heart of MCC Jordanian participant in International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP) sees Saskatchewan volunteerism.
Drink tea together to encourage peace: Muslim scholar MCC’s Iran program has two primary goals: to promote understanding and friendship between the people of Iran, Canada and the United States; and to promote peace between the governments of the countries.
Latin American team works and learns in New Orleans MCC partners from Guatemala and Honduras reflect on their experiences in Louisiana with Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) efforts to repair hurricane damage.
National Nonprofits Host Shopping Fundraisers to Help Prevent Domestic Violence National Nonprofits Host Shopping Fundraisers to Help Prevent Domestic Violence

February 2008

Restorative justice attractive to Anabaptist youth Anabaptist youth from across the U.S. contributed to the MCC Washington Office high school essay contest, with many participants writing about restorative justice.
Learn as you go, says young entrepreneur with greenhouse business Entrepreneur is among more than 10,000 Mennonites from Latin and South America who have moved to Alberta in the past 15 years.
Young Iraqi dreams of giving refugees like her a voice Teen wants to pursue career as journalist so she can share the stories of people like her who have fled their homes in Iraq because of the ongoing violence.
MCC assists displaced village in Tanzania Small community was forced to relocate to an old courtroom when an international mining company moved into their village.
A house block for a home Quilt squares depicting houses are used to raise money to rebuild homes in a cyclone-torn area of Bangladesh. House blocks or quilt squares depicting houses were collected in 2007 for projects for MCC 2008 relief sales.
MCC increases response to violence in Kenya More than $150,000 is committed for relief and reconciliation work as post-election violence continues to flare.
MCC responds to flooding in Mozambique MCC provides plastic sheeting, kits and other items for families whose homes were destroyed.
MCC responds to Gaza blockade crisis with emergency assistance Shortage of fuel and power in the Gaza Strip is driving up prices for basic necessities such as food and medicine, and many items are not available at all.