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January 2010

Congregations encouraged to participate in MCC’s Abundant Life Campaign Economic justice focus meant to raise awareness and encourage action in relation to U.S. public policy.
Putting Haitian voices first In a Jan. 19 Christianity Today blog, MCC's international programs director stresses the need to incorporate the voices of Haitians and Haitian church leaders in disaster response.
MCC sends structural engineers to assess soundness of homes in Haiti MCC sending three structural engineers to Haiti on Saturday; looking for long-term worker to head relief efforts.
On site: The depth of destruction Daryl Yoder-Bontrager writes from Haiti on Thursday, Jan 21, 2010.
On site: Sharing food, giving thanks In a Skype conversation Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, Michel Garly reflects on how people are responding to the destruction in Haiti.
On site: Painstaking efforts to do normal tasks in Haiti Kathy Troyer writes about the challenges of communications in Haiti.
On site: Responding to the urgent, but looking long term Ben Depp writes about his experiences in Haiti in a Jan. 19 blog entry.
MCC asks for relief kits, comforters, sheets for Haiti In addition to donations of money, MCC is asking people to give relief kits, heavy comforters and sheets for the people of Haiti.
Compassion more widespread than violence in Haiti Haitian solidarity with one another is much more evident than isolated incidents of violence, MCC workers say.
MCC staff on the ground, waiting for larger relief efforts to begin Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) staff in Haiti are doing what they can to help until global aid goes into full swing.
Buying ‘thrift’ generates record sales for MCC Mennonite Central Committee thrift shops in Canada contributed a record $5.9 million to the work of MCC this past year.
Peter J. Dyck leaves legacy of service Peter J. Dyck – longtime MCC service worker and administrator, renowned storyteller, Mennonite pastor and author – died on Jan. 4, 2010.

December 2009

Concerns raised as Canadian church coalition loses government funding In early December the government announced that it is ending its 35-year history of providing matching funds to KAIROS, a coalition of 11 Canadian churches and church-related organizations including MCC Canada.
Equipping churches to nurture healthy sexuality A one day educational conference taking place February 6, 2010 at the Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg aims to equip churches and individuals to promote and nurture healthy sexuality.
New Wine: Shared statements a major step as MCC reshapes its future All 12 MCC boards are unified in support of a shared vision for the organization.
MCC in Canada launches mining justice campaign “My heart is well, even though darts are thrown at me,” said Francisco Machado, who was a guest speaker at several Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) annual meetings in Canada in November. He was referring to the character assassination and death threats that he has experienced as a result of his advocacy for mining reform in his home country.
Climate change affecting small-scale farmers in Kenya Changes in climate patterns here make it impossible for small-scale farmers to continue growing primary food crops such as maize and beans, says a local farmer.
MCC: Most vulnerable at risk because of declining giving to MCC Giving to MCC by people in the U.S. is 12 percent behind last year, but specific programs experience generous donations.

November 2009

MCC teaches new job skills to former sex workers in Bangladesh Former sex workers learn new skills that help them regain respect, economic sufficiency through MCC job program.
Zambian Brethren-in-Christ church members support those with HIV and AIDS Compassionate Ministries home care workers bring practical support to people with AIDS and HIV in Zambia.
MCC Ontario sending H1N1 response kits to remote northern First Nations Mennonite Central Committee Ontario (MCCO) is collecting and sending up to 2,000 H1N1 Response Kits to northern Ontario for distribution in remote First Nation communities.
House demolitions create fear for Palestinian family Anxiety shared by Palestinian families whose houses were demolished or who live under threat of demolition.
MCC U.S. leader plans transition as term ends MCC U.S. executive director plans transition when term ends in August 2010.
Congregations take message of peace to the streets This year, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) developed new resources that assist churches like Ottawa Mennonite in taking the message of peace to the streets, including holding public prayer walks.
“Daily Terror” exhibit raises awareness in Great Lakes region MCC exhibit focusing on cluster bombs used to encourage compassion for victims, advocacy for ban on the munitions.
MCC responds to flooding in El Salvador MCC has committed an initial $20,000 to relief efforts in El Salvador, where massive flooding and landslides have occurred.

October 2009

C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest winners named Winning speech examines "structural violence" in U.S. educational system.
Northeast Asian camp brings teens together to discuss prejudices Teens from South Korea, China and Japan meet at a northeast Asian peace camp to discuss long-held prejudices.
My story: Clueless in New York In her own words, Honduran woman reflects on her first few months of adjustment to ministry as an MCC and MWC intern at MCC’s United Nations Office.
MCC increases Asia Disasters appeal Flooding damage in India and Cambodia, housing needs in Indonesia increase MCC’s initial Asia Disasters appeal to $260,000 Cdn/ $250,000 U.S., as part of a $760,000 Cdn/ $750,000 U.S. relief effort.