Our Stories | Mennonite Central Committee

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.

313 stories

SALTers visiting salt flats in Bolivia

Alberta SALTers immerse themselves in Nepal and Egypt

Alberta + 2 more

11/28/2024

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Alberta SALTers immerse themselves in Nepal and Egypt

hillside of small, side-by-side houses

Good work continues in Haiti, despite violence

Conflict, Education +1 more

Haiti

11/21/2024

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Good work continues in Haiti, despite violence

A diverse group of about 40 people stand in rows and sit on the grass.

New MCC staff gather from a patchwork of cultures

United States

11/20/2024

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New MCC staff gather from a patchwork of cultures

Sangita Sarkar Nodi (9.5) is a daughter of a female farmer who uses MPUS “Smart House” techniques at her riverside home. She enjoys the animals her mother raises, especially the goat.

Christmas gift ideas for book lovers, gardeners and more

Canada + 1 more

11/15/2024

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Christmas gift ideas for book lovers, gardeners and more

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

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How cities are trying to prevent homelessness

Andy Arthur with Sam Eibu Okiror

Notes from Uganda

Volunteer with MCC Thrift

Peace, Education +1 more

Uganda + 2 more

11/01/2024

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Notes from Uganda

Young woman jumping into the air

'They just want me to learn'

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Bolivia

10/31/2024

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'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

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Giving back through Christmas giving

Speech winner calls us to heal the human spirit

Peace

United States

10/24/2024

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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

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First sustainable agriculture seminar a success for Paraguayan Mennonites

Girl holding notebook while surrounded by other students holding notebooks.

School kits help Tigray children return to school after war

Education

Ethiopia

10/22/2024

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School kits help Tigray children return to school after war

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

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Global outreach through personal connections

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