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Meet the communities whose perspectives and experiences shape MCC’s work.

Hear how they’re adapting and innovating in the face of poverty, conflict and injustice.

See how we’re creating a brighter future, together.

A woman and man smiling at a food distribution in Zimbabwe.

782 stories

A hand holds up a pink model of a house from a row of black home models.

How cities are trying to prevent homelessness

Poverty Reduction

Ontario

11/06/2024

Story

How cities are trying to prevent homelessness

A novena is a Colombian Christmas tradition. Every night during the nine days before Christmas, family and friends gather to sing and pray together.

Threads – Bringing Domestic Violence in Faith Communities to Light

Domestic Violence: Deep Cultural Norms that Affect the Church event

Peace

Manitoba

11/02/2024

Podcast/audio

Threads – Bringing Domestic Violence in Faith Communities to Light

Andy Arthur with Sam Eibu Okiror

Notes from Uganda

Volunteer with MCC Thrift

Peace, Education +1 more

Uganda + 2 more

11/01/2024

Story

Notes from Uganda

A group of people stand in an airport with a Canadian flag and signs that read "Welcome to Canada"

Undercurrents - Ep 28 - Welcoming the stranger

Migration and Refugees

Ontario

11/01/2024

Podcast/audio

Undercurrents - Ep 28 - Welcoming the stranger

Young woman jumping into the air

'They just want me to learn'

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Bolivia + 1 more

10/31/2024

Story

'They just want me to learn'

The photograph features five young individuals standing together, smiling and posing in a casual setting, with a festive decoration visible in the background, suggesting a celebratory atmosphere. Their expressions convey warmth and camaraderie.

Giving back through Christmas giving

Canada

10/29/2024

Story

Giving back through Christmas giving

Speech winner calls us to heal the human spirit

Peace

United States

10/24/2024

Story

Speech winner calls us to heal the human spirit

A group of people standing a field

First sustainable agriculture seminar a success for Paraguayan Mennonites

Climate Change

Paraguay

10/23/2024

Story

First sustainable agriculture seminar a success for Paraguayan Mennonites

The photograph features two smiling individuals standing close together in a well-lit indoor setting. One person is wearing a suit, while the other is dressed in a stylish top. They appear to be enjoying a friendly moment, with a warm and inviting atmosphere around them.

Global outreach through personal connections

United States + 2 more

10/22/2024

Story

Global outreach through personal connections

Niña con cuaderno en la mano, rodeada de otros estudiantes que también sostienen cuadernos.

Los paquetes escolares ayudan a los niños de Tigray a regresar a la escuela tras la guerra

Educación

Etiopía

10/22/2024

Historia

Los paquetes escolares ayudan a los niños de Tigray a regresar a la escuela tras la guerra

Jessica Stoltzfus Buller

Relief, Development and Podcast | Talking climate, practicing peace / Jessica Stoltzfus Buller

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Peace, Climate Change

Colombia

10/18/2024

Podcast/audio

Relief, Development and Podcast | Talking climate, practicing peace / Jessica Stoltzfus Buller

MD Rahim (38) harvests pesticide-free vegetables on his farm as part of a project initiative for environment-friendly agriculture implemented by PUP, funded by MCC. These vegetables will be sold later

2023/2024 nuestro informe anual de los Estados Unidos

Estados Unidos

10/15/2024

Informe anual

2023/2024 nuestro informe anual de los Estados Unidos

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