Stories and resources

November 2010

Zambia - Women taking action against AIDS In honor of World AIDS Day, on Dec. 1, we invite you to celebrate the courage of people everywhere who continue to build their lives while living with HIV.
MCC invites donations for Indonesian volcano, flooding projects MCC and a partner, Indonesian Mennonite Diakonial Service, respond to needs of Indonesians displaced by eruptions of Mount Merapi and homeless because of flash flooding.
Sister churches strengthen ties between believers Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and its partner, Justapaz, encouraged sister relationships between churches in Colombia and churches in Canada and the U.S. The relationships strengthen ties within the global church.
Initial Response: Meeting needs in Haiti MCC continues to meet basic needs in the times of disaster and to work long-term to improve communities.

October 2010

Summer Service workers invest in their communities MCC Summer Service workers in Central States stretch themselves to meet the needs of their communities.
MCC monitors cholera epidemic in Haiti No immediate plans to respond; MCC's long-term work toward water safety continues.
Volunteers help make MCC canning project successful MCC's annual meat canning effort begins this month.
From West Bengal to New York - Fifth MWC intern begins term at MCC United Nations Office Mennonite World Conference sponsors Sumana Basumata of India as an intern at the Mennonite Central Committee United Nations Office.
Accounting major shares insights with children through MCC U.S. summer leadership program Eboni Gibson teaches and uses financial responsibility in her MCC U.S.’ Summer Service Worker program assignment at Calvary Community Church, Hampton, Va.
Colombia: Quilting a community's history Through a quilting effort begun with MCC support, women in the community of Mampuján, Colombia document the horrors of armed conflict, their memories of home and their Afro-Colombian heritage.

September 2010

From villagers to government officials, support for sand dams in Mozambique grows In Mozambique, the success of sand dam technology, introduced by MCC, is catching the interest of government officials and encouraging its use across the country. The dams maintain a local water source throughout the year.
MCC U.S. forms reference council for anti-racism coordinator Newly formed Community Reference Council serves as advisory, support, accountability team for anti-racism coordinator.
MCC calls for prayers for peace leading up to Sudan referendum Referendum will allow people in southern Sudan to determine if they want to secede from Sudan.
MCC U.S. Washington Office announces $500 essay contest MCC U.S. Washington Office offers $500 for top high school essay related to Palestine and Israel, immigration or military spending.
Summer Service Program worker grows into leadership MCC U.S.’ Summer Service Worker program participant Chris Collier practices his leadership skills as “Captain Chris,” organizer of a Vacation Bible School in Chicago.
MCC’s IVEPers continue to bear fruit On the 60th anniversary of Mennonite Central Committee’s International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP), IVEP graduates continue to use what they learned in their home countries.
Donations help meet needs in Pakistan Livelihoods, homes and the health of unborn children and their mothers are threatened by flooding in Pakistan. Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is using donations of nearly $700,000 to address these needs.
An Open Pastoral Letter to Anabaptist Churches from MCC U.S. Amid increasing anti-Islam sentiment, MCC U.S. urges U.S. Anabaptist congregations to offer support and encouragement to local Muslim communities. Read an MCC U.S. open pastoral letter.
Bolivia: Life in a Mennonite colony A day in the life of Heinrich and Sara Neufeld and their seven children, ages 14 months to 11 years old. MCC has been working with Low German Mennonite communities since the 1950s and has programs in Bolivia, Mexico and Canada.

August 2010

Race against time in Pakistan Situation in Pakistan worsens following massive flooding.
Obituary - Glen D. Lapp The family shares the obituary of Glen D. Lapp.
Statement from the family of Glen D. Lapp The family of MCC worker Glen D. Lapp, who died last week in Afghanistan, shares this statement.
MCC grieves worker killed in Afghanistan An MCC worker in Afghanistan is among those killed in an attack in northeastern Afghanistan.
Displaced Colombian community, supported by MCC, may get compensation for losses Displaced community in Colombia participates in hearing with paramilitary leaders to determine compensation for being forced from their homes.
A school garden: Growing ideas and leaders See how a school garden project in Brazil teaches students about agriculture and leadership.