United States
Story
I grew up in a family that has always been very supportive of MCC and international friendships. My parents met during my dad’s MCC assignment in Germany after the Second World War. My mother was part of a Mennonite summer tour that volunteered at the …
Peace
Colombia
Story
… coming to these meetings are coming from a very vulnerable place, really harsh and difficult situations,” says Dueñas. … in general. The neighborhood we’re in, fights can take place at any time of day. We talk a lot about forgiveness and …
Health, Climate Change, Hurricane, Disaster response
Puerto Rico
Story
… solar equipment. They can stow the panels in a safe place during the storm, and then have them re-installed as …
Event
… for the quilt auction beginning with breakfast at 7. Begin placing your bid on over 175 beautiful quilts beginning at …
Disaster response
Syria
Story
… many lost their houses so there’s no kitchen. They need a place to stay because now they are at the main centers that … Petra: Yeah, with the sanctions issue. Sanctions (put in place by many countries in 2011) were very hard on the Syrian …
Disaster response
Palestine and Israel
Story
… staffer. “The family lived without sufficient food, a safe place to stay or protection from the elements. Rainwater … from the hospital, he and his wife and daughter found a place to stay close to the Mediterranean Sea, where Al-Najd …
Conflict
Palestine and Israel
Advocacy Campaign
Background: In the midst of a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, settler violence, Israeli military bombings and displacement continue to increase in the West Bank. On January 21, days after the Gaza ceasefire was announced, Israel launched an offensive in the …
Canada, United States
Story
… paste each page of the guide onto a display board and place it by the tree. Before Christmas dinner, family members … table has become open to anyone in the area who needs a place to celebrate. Their ministry, the Mennonite Service …
Education
Bolivia
Story
Maria Martin leads me through the winding cobblestoned streets of Llallagua, Bolivia – a town with a palpable energy for such a small population. By noon, street vendors line every wall, selling bags of popcorn from their carts, hot apple-quinoa drinks …
Canada
Landing page
… with children). If no policies and procedures are in place, the partner organization will work with MCC to develop …
New York
Story
… about the end of my work here, I realize that this place that brings all the nations of the world face to face, …