Stories and resources

December 2008

Baltimore youth distribute comforters to refugees Through North Baltimore Mennonite Church, MCC comforters are given to Iraqi refugees.
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MCC prepares to weather economic storm MCC is preparing for leaner times but remains optimistic that a faithful constituency and diverse sources of income will lessen impact.
MCC launches new Seed program for young adults The two-year program is for young adults aged 20-30.

November 2008

AIDS clinic in Nigeria inspires visiting medical workers Learning tour offered chance to learn about global AIDS issues and care for AIDS patients.
Songs connect lives of countless people Three CDs released by MCC Alberta in partnership with Foothills Mennonite Church raise money for MCC HIV and AIDS work.
HIV experience in Africa to benefit Canadian clinic Participant reflects on impact of three-week cross-cultural MCC learning tour to Kenya and Tanzania.
Food for all quilts Help MCC provide food for people in need by creating a basket design fabric block to be used in quilts for MCC relief sales.
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Global food crisis gets personal for Mennonite students MCC United Nations Office seminar offers students a chance to learn about world food issues.
Winning speech emphasizes becoming anti-racist Annual C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest is for students in Mennonite and Brethren in Christ universities and colleges in Canada and the United States.
MCC and BIC Church respond to hunger in Zimbabwe MCC is supporting Zimbabwe's Brethren in Christ Church in providing emergency food supplies to 23 high schools after a four-month delay imposed by the government because of political tensions.
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A perspective on the roots of war in eastern Congo Deo Namwira speaks about factors driving war in eastern Congo, including the mining of coltan, a metal used in electronics.
Students connect with refugees, start club for kids Club grew out of leader's friendship with refugees from Sudan.
Summer Service workers share respect, build relationships Workers lead activities at a camp of White River Cheyenne Mennonite Church in Busby, Mont.
MCC increases relief and peace work in eastern Congo MCC plans to provide $280,000 in aid to people affected by war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
MCC responds to flooding in Nepal MCC seeks blankets for families affected by flooding.
MCC reviews material resources program MCC's material resource program ships hundreds of tons of basic supplies, such as blankets and canned meat, to people around the world each year.
MCC responds to crisis in eastern Congo MCC is accepting financial contributions to help provide relief to people affected by violence in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Egypt: The light of learning Literacy classes open doors for students in Egypt

October 2008

Global perspectives on trauma healing Participant in international conference on trauma healing reflects on her work in Serbia.
MCC Central States responds to immigration raid MCC provides food and financial support to assist families.