Stories and resources

June 2009

A place of life for people affected by AIDS MCC provides financial support to a day care center to ensure children affected by AIDS have a loving, adult presence in their lives.
MCC moves toward new vision and structure New Wine/New Wineskins process includes revised vision and purpose statements.
MCC U.S. offers guide for immigrant conscientious objectors New resource provides information for conscientious objectors applying for U.S. citizenship.
From Quarry to Classroom: Global Family in Nepal From Quarry to Classroom: Global Family in Nepal
Caring in the Name of Christ Caring in the Name of Christ
A home for children in Zambia Children who formerly lived on the streets in Zambia find a home and receive education at Chisomo Drop-In Centre in Lusaka, Zambia
Hopes for peace in Orissa In Orissa, India, MCC sponsors workshops in the wake of widespread violence against Christians in late August 2008.

May 2009

MCC raises Afghanistan concerns with Canadian prime minister Engaging the military in development and reconstruction in Afghanistan is endangering aid workers and civilian recipients, MCC Canada says.
Meat canning remains strong in spite of a difficult economy MCC's 2008-2009 canning season yields more than 566,000 cans of meat for people around the world.
A Day at School with Lin Da A Day at School with Lin Da
Reflection: Fears concerning the H1N1 virus have led to discrimination As anti-immigrant groups use health concerns to stir up prejudice, MCC urges churches to extend Christ's compassion and welcome to newcomers.
Child's View Uganda Child's View Uganda
YAMEN! opens doors to new ideas, new skills in new places YAMEN! (Young Anabaptist Mennonite Exchange Network) helps connect young adults and congregations within the global Anabaptist family.
Haitian government chooses MCC partner to produce documentary Effort is part of government's campaign to increase sales of Haitian agricultural products.
MCC considers new vision, structure Changes would move MCC toward working more closely with Anabaptist churches around the world.
MCC blankets, relief kits build friendships in Gaza An MCC shipment of 3,600 blankets and 1,200 relief kits arrived in the Gaza Strip in early April and has been distributed to 1,200 households.
Working for peace in Orissa A Christian social worker strives to defuse tensions between Orissa's ethnic and religious groups.
Nicaragua: The power of the sun In Nicaragua, MCC works to improve families' lives through environmentally sustainable projects such as solar power.
Reflection: A renewed commitment to the marginalized Participants in an MCC learning tour on women and migration issues reflect on their experiences and renewed commitments.

April 2009

New office strengthens West Coast MCC's community vision West Coast MCC consolidates its administrative offices in Fresno, Calif.
Mennonites in Tights organize MCC fundraising cyclathon Cycling group based in Steinbach, Man., raises money for MCC food programs.
MCC supports Sudanese churches in working for peace and public health Sudanese churches are among the largest and most trusted organizations in the region.
Using postcards to ban cluster bombs MCC U.S. launches a postcard campaign as part of ongoing advocacy against the use of cluster bombs.
From Kenya to Calgary: Maasai AIDS educator shares experiences, knowledge A community AIDS educator from Kenya spends a year in Canada through MCC's International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP).
Recruitment Pitch Recruitment Pitch