Stories and resources

February 2011

A gift that grows An MCC grant of $1700 helps the Zimbabwe Brethren in Christ Church Women's Fellowship repair a grain mill. The proceeds from the mill help fund a scholarship for a secondary school student .
MCC workers see jubilation and challenges ahead for southern Sudan Southern Sudan is poised to become the world’s newest nation.
Turning toward peace “Turning toward peace” initiative provides an opportunity to sow the seeds of peace by supporting MCC’s Global Family program in Afghanistan, or the MCC U.S. Summer Service program.
MCC moves its international workers out of Egypt Thirteen international staff, including two children, temporarily relocated to MCC’s West Europe office in Strasbourg, France.
Church summit points way ahead for MCC At a recent summit, representatives of MCC supporting denominations and agencies reached agreements on future governance and management of the MCC system.
Peace oratorical contest winners named Winning speech points to a key ingredient necessary for a peaceful world.
MCC U.S. Anti-Racism Program charts course for future Damascus Road Anti-Racism trainings to resume March 1; Damascus Road Anti-Racism Process to become independent organization.
Cultivating livelihoods in Palestine Working in partnership with Palestinian non-profit organizations, MCC is helping rural households in the West Bank increase food production and improve livelihoods.

January 2011

Foods Resource Bank an avenue for MCC and others to address hunger MCC’s ability to work for food security is enhanced by membership in Foods Resource Bank.
African guests urge Canadians to support mining regulations Participants in an MCC Africa Peacebuilding Learning Exchange call on Canadians to urge their country’s mining companies to work responsibly and with respect for human rights.
Perspective: How Haiti can rise from the rubble Perspective: A Haitian partner of Mennonite Central Committee speaks of the need for Haitians to guide the rebuilding of their country after the Jan. 12, 2010 earthquake.
Finding hope in Haiti A collection of stories about the work of MCC in Haiti one year after the earthquake.
MCC family worldwide embraces Haiti People from around the world gave money, material resources, time and sweat equity to walk with the people of Haiti as they recover from the earthquake that devastated the capital of Port-au-Prince a year ago on Jan. 12.
Many issues impact speed of building permanent housing in Haiti As MCC works with partners to rebuild and repair houses, the process is slowed by multiple obstacles to permanent housing.
MCC Haiti: A path to recovery A year in photos of MCC’s work helping Haitians recover and rebuild.

December 2010

MCC accepting applications for young adult service opportunities MCC is accepting applications for its 2011-2012 Serving and Learning Together (SALT) service program for young adults.
Remembering Glen Lapp In October, family members of MCC worker Glen Lapp traveled to Afghanistan, attending a memorial for Lapp and others killed in August and learning more about Lapp’s work and life in Afghanistan.
MCC urges prayers for peace during Sudanese secession vote The Sudan Council of Churches and MCC call for prayer for a peaceful and fair referendum in Sudan on Jan. 9. Fear of violence, or even a return to war, is predominant among many in southern Sudan.
New workers serve with MCC MCC commissioned 35 new workers for service in assignments in the United States and overseas.
MCC supports Congolese women calling for an end to the violence against women MCC supports Congolese Mennonite women who stand with others in support of peace, demilitarization and the end of violence against women. After participating in the World March of Women in October, they are more determined than ever to work for peace.
Young adults serve with MCC MCC commissioned 60 young adults for service in overseas assignments.
Hope for peace This Christmas season, view a gallery of images and Bible verses celebrating hope for peace on Earth.

November 2010

Former IVEPers guide youth toward peace Former MCC International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP) participants help guide young people from China, Japan and South Korea as they relate to each other and address stereotypes and historical tensions.
MCC supports Indonesians responding to flooding and volcanic ashes Jeanne Jantzi, MCC representative in Indonesia, describes MCC's response to volcano and flash floods in Indonesia which has forced people from their homes.
Sharing God's love and compassion Hear stories of people who are sharing God's love and compassion by giving to MCC and by serving at thrift shops, relief sales, meat canners and material resources centers.