Stories and resources

March 2012

U.S. congregations invited to work hand in hand for peace in Colombia On April 15 and 16, Colombia Mennonite churches call on U.S. churches, communities of faith to pray, advocate for peace and justice in Colombia.

February 2012

MCC prepares for humanitarian crisis in the Middle East MCC launches $500,000 appeal to assist its partner organizations in the Middle East as they provide humanitarian aid and build peace.
Nigerian women knit, stitch to self-sufficiency With a combination of training and start-up equipment, Nigerian women, most of whom are living with HIV, are establishing sewing and knitting businesses. Through this MCC-supported project, graduates can support their families at a minimum, and in some cases really grow their businesses.
Syria and Lebanon update MCC's peace program coordinator Krista Johnson talks with Sarah Adams, MCC representative for Syria and Lebanon, and Rick Janzen, director of MCC's programs in the Middle East.
Communicating Iraq’s civil society needs in Washington Four representatives of Iraqi nongovernmental organizations point to the central role Iraqi citizens must play in determining the country’s future.
Growing flowers brings color into life of Indian tribal community Initiative emanates from 2009 training on horticulture provided by MCC partner
Building peace after church bombing In response to a church bombing, MCC partner Forum Across Religions and Groups immediately initiated a response to quell potential violence, followed by weeks of trauma healing activities.
MCC U.S. to address women’s advocacy concerns in new ways With the dissolution of the Women’s Advocacy position, MCC U.S. will continue to address women’s issues through the work of anti-oppression and restorative justice coordinators.

January 2012

No longer foolish and small Yunarso Rosandono of Indonesia, who participated in the MCC and MWC joint YAMEN! (Young Anabaptist Mennonite Exchange Network) program in 2008-2009, explains how his experience in the program spurred his personal growth during and since his YAMEN! assignment.
MCC helps provide clean water amidst sea water MCC helps restore drinking water for Bengalis whose land and water are still suffering from the damage that seawater Hurricane Aila wreaked on the coastal belt of Bengal in 2009.
Seeking peace in our homes, communities and world MCC U.S. launches “Fear not: Seek peace” education campaign, addressing violence in our homes, communities and world.
Not going home any time soon In Ethiopia, MCC is assisting Somali refugees fleeing famine and political instability and Ethiopians affected by the ongoing drought and food crisis in East Africa.
Haiti: Two years after the earthquake MCC continues to respond to needs such as housing, jobs and training two years after the earthquake.
Building development by creating peace When forgiveness and reconciliation occur, development tends to follow in Rwanda, where decades of fighting have traumatized the population.
Everence and MCC announce e-statement partnership Everence members to make an impact through worldwide reforestation projects

December 2011

MCC responds to emergency needs in the Philippines Updated December 20, 2012. Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) welcomes donations to support emergency assistance efforts in the Philippines.
Nearly two years after earthquake, MCC Haiti disaster response focuses long-term MCC continues to use donations given in response to Haiti’s 2010 earthquake to spur long-term recovery.
Housing repairs and latrine projects in Haiti help build dignified lives Rebuilding houses and latrines in Haiti continues as the country approaches the two-year mark after the January 2010 earthquake.
MCC partner offers education, business opportunities to revitalize Haiti MCC’s masonry training teaches Haitian masons how to construct buildings that are stronger and more disaster-resistant.
Haitians find trauma healing integral to post-earthquake recovery Haitians who survived the 2010 earthquake and other traumas find that recognizing the personal impact has healing effect.
Snowflakes, peppernuts and family values Saskatchewan family bakes peppernut cookies each Christmas to benefit MCC’s Global Family education sponsorships.
MCC supporting Cambodian flooding recovery In Cambodia, MCC is providing food and clean water to help people recover from two months of flooding.
Rethinking agriculture for small-scale farmers – one plot at a time Mennonite Central Committee encourages conservation agricultural practices to increase crop productivity, especially in areas of the world where soil needs to be restored.
Good tidings of comfort and joy The good news of great joy the angels brought to the shepherd continues to reverberate in the work of MCC and its partner organizations around the world.