Peace
United States
Story
… The danger of forgetting our first language is like what can happen with two vectors in physics. Like two arrows … to sociology as our first language, those approaches can gradually take us far from faith. During orientation for … the long-term effect?” Repeatedly, the answer is that we can be seeking peace and justice, and still lose our way. One …
Peace, Education
Palestine and Israel
Story
… “Oud, for example, is a part of our culture and we can keep it alive by learning how to play,” Ghabbash … West Bank. In addition to music and dance, youth can learn life-giving skills like hydroponic gardening, … by Britain. The girls hope that other Palestinian youth can connect with their heritage through the arts. Ghabbash …
Canada, United States
Story
… justice and alternative dispute resolution processes – can and must shape the way we interact with personnel. We are … people feel heard and find healing and resolution. How can we help support MCC right now? We are grateful to the … and supporters who have contacted us, asking how they can help in this moment. We invite our staff, supporters and …
Pennsylvania, United States
Story
… Walking alongside someone who is living with dementia can sometimes feel a bit like a rain cloud is overhead, … would accept us – quirks and all. If I’m being honest, I can’t remember much about Iha’s first few days here, likely … having never traveled outside of my own country. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to leave behind …
Climate Change
Cambodia
Story
… scorching temperatures have dried out water sources, which can be a death sentence for both crops and animals. Rainy … Rath, have been forced to migrate for work so they can support their families. “There is not enough income,” he … a dynamic that not only touches the life of one family but can tear away the peace, wholeness and stability of entire …
Food
Zimbabwe
Story
… Gudo and his teammates the top prize in the very first Men Can Cook competition. It also cemented what he’d been … have most often been the cooks of the family, but men can cook too. … … The rules of the competition were simple. …
Peace
Chad
Story
… rejection of the Muslim community. Doctrinal disagreements can become quickly inflammatory, Dogos says. “So one has to … because a response that’s not careful in those contexts, can really set fire to something. It can get people very angry.” Dogos explained to the imams that …
Migration and Refugees
United States
Story
… you, as a parent, seek work to make sure your children can have food every day of the year, go to school and get … first question to me is, “Well, did they break a law?” I can’t help but feel that the question they are actually … Jesus’ posture towards all these people, and what lessons can we take from it? I want to return to Philippians 4:8 for …
Volunteer Opportunity
… volunteering, not only will you help people in need, you can build your resume, serve with a purpose and develop … our backroom processes efficient. We need volunteers who can spot hidden gems, vintage finds and quality items. … household items, each item you price is another item that can be sold to support MCC’s relief, development and peace …
Education
Virginia
Story
… to local activities, we are so thankful that Sharon can attend her home church virtually, something we never … of food is also great for bonding. Now this is something I can totally relate to. We were not certain which foods Sharon … this experience to shine the light on how exacting I can be! We are all learning to have breakfast and lunch …
Disaster response
Ukraine
Story
… finding temporary homes for as many refugees as they can, often dozens of people each day. They pray with and for … these people who just came from these hard places. And I can see how much fear and worry they have in their eyes. But I can understand what they're feeling. And now I can invite …