Stories and resources

December 2009

New hope in the name of Christ A glimpse of MCC's work around the world.

November 2009

The sound of hope “Take your place at the table. Spread your wings. Time to soar…”
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.
Taking action in Nepal Peer educators work to end HIV and AIDS.
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.
Remember World AIDS Day World AIDS Day is Dec. 1, and this year's theme is Universal Access and Human Rights. As you view these photos, we invite you to reflect on all those who are not fortunate enough to have access to treatment, support or medications. Learn more about MCC's work with HIV and AIDS at aids.mcc.org.

October 2009

C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest winners named Winning speech examines "structural violence" in U.S. educational system.
On Earth as in Heaven - Praying for Peace Peace Sunday is an annual opportunity to preach, teach and reflect upon the gospel of peace proclaimed and embodied by Jesus Christ. At a time of year when our nation honours military service, Peace Sunday reminds us of Jesus' call to love our enemies, to resist evil nonviolently, and to live as people of peace.
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.
Mining Justice Francisco Machado shares stories about the Mennonite church in Honduras, as well as the effects of Canadian mines in this region.
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.
After two decades, a modest message of peace endures Small MCC peace button spreads its message from southern Ontario, where it got its start, to well beyond Canada's borders.
MCC increases Asia Disasters response to $250,000 Flooding relief in India and Cambodia, permanent housing in Indonesia added to campaign.
On site: MCC reps bid farewell, return home to request long-term aid Oct. 8, Part 4 — By Dan and Jeanne Jantzi
On site: Figuring out the challenges of disaster response in Indonesia Oct. 8, Part 3 — By Dan and Jeanne Jantzi
On site: Church fears for its Sunday school building, members’ homes and jobs Oct. 8, Part 2 — By Dan and Jeanne Jantzi
On site: MCC reps learn that entire Indonesian villages are declared mass graves Oct. 8, Part 1 — By Dan and Jeanne Jantzi
MCC Washington Office kicks off high school essay contest The Washington Office of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) U.S. is inviting submissions for its 11th annual high school essay contest.