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April 2011

MCC notes additional workers from October 2010 orientation MCC commissioned these workers at its October 2010 orientation, in addition to those publicized earlier.
Workers begin assignments with MCC MCC commissioned 22 new workers for service in assignments in Canada, the United States and overseas.

March 2011

Nigerians fear potential for April election violence Elections in Nigeria scheduled for April 2, 9, 16 for the president and national and state legislators.
MCC accepting donations for Japan Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is monitoring the situation in Japan following the powerful earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck the island nation earlier today.
MCC helps Brazil churches address domestic abuse MCC Brazil’s peace program teaches church leaders how to address domestic violence.
Treating diabetes in Kenya In Kenya, an MCC-supported project provides education, testing and equipment, such as home glucose monitors and test strips, to diabetic patients.
Hands for peace in Colombia On April 10 and 11, Colombia Mennonite churches call on U.S. churches, communities of faith to pray, advocate for peace and justice in Colombia.
Visits deepen connection between Ontario church, MCC partners in southern Africa Five representatives from MCC partner organizations in Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia visit Ontario in November 2010.
The gift of lunch In Vietnam, a preschool lunch program supported by MCC helps increase nutrition and boost afternoon attendance.
Workers begin assignments with MCC In October 2010, MCC commissioned new workers for service in assignments in Canada, the United States and overseas.
Lenten resources Read about Lenten traditions and hear prayers from around the world.
Afghan children, U.S. young adults to be aided by MCC U.S. peace initiative “Turning toward peace” offers way for people to support peace by contributing to education in Afghanistan and young adult leadership development in the U.S.

February 2011

Winner of essay contest speaks for the voiceless Student earns grand prize for her essay on immigration.
International workers return to Egypt MCC workers are returning to Egypt following assurances from partners that conditions are returning to normal following President Hosni Mubarak’s resignation.
More bomblets to clear, prevent Thirty years after initiating MCC’s response to cluster bombs in Laos, Linda Gehman Peachey and Titus Peachey report that despite progress, the ordnances remain a threat to the people of Laos.
MCC workers see jubilation and challenges ahead for southern Sudan Southern Sudan is poised to become the world’s newest nation.
MCC moves its international workers out of Egypt Thirteen international staff, including two children, temporarily relocated to MCC’s West Europe office in Strasbourg, France.
Church summit points way ahead for MCC At a recent summit, representatives of MCC supporting denominations and agencies reached agreements on future governance and management of the MCC system.
Peace oratorical contest winners named Winning speech points to a key ingredient necessary for a peaceful world.
MCC U.S. Anti-Racism Program charts course for future Damascus Road Anti-Racism trainings to resume March 1; Damascus Road Anti-Racism Process to become independent organization.

January 2011

Foods Resource Bank an avenue for MCC and others to address hunger MCC’s ability to work for food security is enhanced by membership in Foods Resource Bank.
African guests urge Canadians to support mining regulations Participants in an MCC Africa Peacebuilding Learning Exchange call on Canadians to urge their country’s mining companies to work responsibly and with respect for human rights.
Perspective: How Haiti can rise from the rubble Perspective: A Haitian partner of Mennonite Central Committee speaks of the need for Haitians to guide the rebuilding of their country after the Jan. 12, 2010 earthquake.
MCC family worldwide embraces Haiti People from around the world gave money, material resources, time and sweat equity to walk with the people of Haiti as they recover from the earthquake that devastated the capital of Port-au-Prince a year ago on Jan. 12.
Many issues impact speed of building permanent housing in Haiti As MCC works with partners to rebuild and repair houses, the process is slowed by multiple obstacles to permanent housing.

December 2010

MCC accepting applications for young adult service opportunities MCC is accepting applications for its 2011-2012 Serving and Learning Together (SALT) service program for young adults.
Remembering Glen Lapp In October, family members of MCC worker Glen Lapp traveled to Afghanistan, attending a memorial for Lapp and others killed in August and learning more about Lapp’s work and life in Afghanistan.
MCC urges prayers for peace during Sudanese secession vote The Sudan Council of Churches and MCC call for prayer for a peaceful and fair referendum in Sudan on Jan. 9. Fear of violence, or even a return to war, is predominant among many in southern Sudan.
New workers serve with MCC MCC commissioned 35 new workers for service in assignments in the United States and overseas.
MCC supports Congolese women calling for an end to the violence against women MCC supports Congolese Mennonite women who stand with others in support of peace, demilitarization and the end of violence against women. After participating in the World March of Women in October, they are more determined than ever to work for peace.