Stories and resources

November 2011

Walking in faith among New York’s skyscrapers Keyla Cortez Vanegas, the Mennonite World Conference intern at Mennonite Central Committee’s United Nations Office, talks about her mission and adjustment to life in New York City.
Peacebuilding student resolves issue in India slum Young man from India who took MCC-sponsored peacebuilding classes resolves community conflict over sewer runoff.
Kenya goat project demonstrates group power Kenya goat project demonstrates group power
Young adults serve with MCC MCC commissioned young adults for service in overseas assignments.
HIV care in Uganda: Offering treatment and hope An MCC partner organization, the Mengo Hospital Home Care and Counselling Clinic, offers treatment, holistic support and hope for patients living with HIV.

October 2011

MCC rep visits Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya Education efforts are underway in East Africa refugee camp.
Blankets, relief kits support displaced Iraqis MCC supports the distribution of blankets and relief kits to displaced Iraqis near the border with Turkey and Iran.
MCC canning crew learn, share from Haiti trip Crew set to embark on annual meat canning effort following late summer trip to Haiti where meat was previously sent.
Talking restorative justice in Washington, D.C. MCC staff and Reedley, Calif., officials seek increased political support for preventive and restorative approaches to public safety.
Zambia: Peace clubs In Zambia, peace clubs help students to work for right relationships, build peace and speak up for their own rights and safety.
MCC East Africa drought response grows MCC continues to expand its response to the drought and food crisis in East Africa by providing food vouchers and food-for-work programs as well as sending material resources to address practical needs of people living in refugee camps.
MCC helps support teaching of traditional skills in Laos MCC supports lay teachers in Laos as they strive to pass on traditional wisdom and skills to students.

September 2011

Immigration training helps Mennonite pastors to educate, serve Training helps pastors work with immigrants in their communities and advocate for immigrant church members.
MCC Washington Office Announces 13th Annual High School Essay Contest MCC U.S. Washington Office offers $300 for top high school essay related to one of four select public policy issues.
Peacemakers build skills in northeast Asia Mennonite Central Committee supported first training of the Northeast Asia Regional Peacebuilding Institute that equipped participants with peacebuilding skills to use in their home communities.
Child-centered preschool bolsters Batwa education MCC supports teacher salaries and provides teacher training to the Hope School in Burundi, where marginalized Batwa are empowered, educated and respected.
SALTers learn from people they serve Young adults, who returned in July from 11 months of service with MCC’s Serving and Learning Together program, report ways they have grown and changed through this experience.
School around the world As students in Canada and the U.S. head back to school, we invite you to experience school grounds and classrooms across the globe. MCC’s Global Family education sponsorship program supports creative, community-based education in more than 40 countries.
Workers begin assignments with MCC MCC commissioned new workers for service in assignments in Canada, the United States and overseas.

August 2011

What is a sand dam? Learn how sand dam construction improves the water supply for Kenyan communities.
MDS poised to respond to Hurricane Irene A message from sister organization, Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) about Hurricane Irene
Canadian Olympian fuels interest in MCC peace clubs in Kenya A recent bicycle tour in Kenya that included a Canadian Olympian has given peace clubs in Kenya a welcome boost.
Summer Service workers grow and serve at home Through Summer Service, a short-term leadership development program of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) U.S., young adults from diverse ethnic backgrounds use their passions and talents to serve their communities.
MCC expands response for East Africa drought MCC response grows for ongoing crisis in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.
Colombia’s floods require innovative approaches MCC and its partners offer immediate help and consider long-term solutions to perpetual flooding in Colombia.