Peace
United States
Story
The concept of peace that only lifts up mutual kindness fails to take into account the lived realities of people of color. This is the theme of Jakyra Green’s winning speech, “The privilege of peace,” in the 2023 C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest. …
Disaster response
Ukraine
Story
… to help vulnerable people in Ukraine - or in other places around the world - please contact your local MCC …
Migration and Refugees, Education
Arizona
Story
… we are expecting numbers to rise. We provide this safe place to rest, rehydrate, eat and care for their children. We …
Justice and Equity
Canada
Story
… which means we are far from perfect. By examining the places where MCC has fallen short, we continue to learn, grow …
Peace
Ontario
Story
… people might be asked to leave, Thrift on Kent is a place where folks can escape that feeling of exclusion. “A …
Education
Europe
Story
… went to Canada, a long, long ride by Greyhound bus. I was placed at Bethany Bible Institute in Hepburn, Saskatchewan, … However, I also felt too restless to stay in one place and I wanted to see more of the world, so I became a …
Manitoba, Palestine and Israel
Story
… Christian community, they're thinking where is a better place to be? Where your human rights are given, where you can … all, to pray that we feel seen and to pray for a peaceful place to live in a place where we can all coexist in that …
Food
Bangladesh
Story
… who are growing pesticide-free or “safe food,” as it is commonly called. They are using new farming techniques that …
Climate Change
United States
Story
… had to move to the city to find work. She said, “Going to places where entire communities and cultures were displaced … experiencing the harshest effects of climate change. In places like Burkina Faso, we provide soil and water …
Peace
Canada, United States
Story
… people directly impacted by war in Ukraine and many other places like Colombia, Syria, Afghanistan and Ethiopia. Amid …
United States
Story
… still help others register to vote or volunteer at polling places. … Identify your members of Congress. Visit their …