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February 2011

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.
Young adults serve with MCC MCC commissioned 60 young adults for service in overseas assignments.

November 2010

Former IVEPers guide youth toward peace Former MCC International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP) participants help guide young people from China, Japan and South Korea as they relate to each other and address stereotypes and historical tensions.
MCC invites donations for Indonesian volcano, flooding projects MCC and a partner, Indonesian Mennonite Diakonial Service, respond to needs of Indonesians displaced by eruptions of Mount Merapi and homeless because of flash flooding.
Sister churches strengthen ties between believers Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and its partner, Justapaz, encouraged sister relationships between churches in Colombia and churches in Canada and the U.S. The relationships strengthen ties within the global church.

October 2010

Summer Service workers invest in their communities MCC Summer Service workers in Central States stretch themselves to meet the needs of their communities.
MCC monitors cholera epidemic in Haiti No immediate plans to respond; MCC's long-term work toward water safety continues.
Volunteers help make MCC canning project successful MCC's annual meat canning effort begins this month.
From West Bengal to New York - Fifth MWC intern begins term at MCC United Nations Office Mennonite World Conference sponsors Sumana Basumata of India as an intern at the Mennonite Central Committee United Nations Office.
Accounting major shares insights with children through MCC U.S. summer leadership program Eboni Gibson teaches and uses financial responsibility in her MCC U.S.’ Summer Service Worker program assignment at Calvary Community Church, Hampton, Va.

September 2010

From villagers to government officials, support for sand dams in Mozambique grows In Mozambique, the success of sand dam technology, introduced by MCC, is catching the interest of government officials and encouraging its use across the country. The dams maintain a local water source throughout the year.
MCC U.S. forms reference council for anti-racism coordinator Newly formed Community Reference Council serves as advisory, support, accountability team for anti-racism coordinator.
MCC calls for prayers for peace leading up to Sudan referendum Referendum will allow people in southern Sudan to determine if they want to secede from Sudan.
MCC U.S. Washington Office announces $500 essay contest MCC U.S. Washington Office offers $500 for top high school essay related to Palestine and Israel, immigration or military spending.