Climate Change
Bolivia
Story
… and finding heartier, native potato varieties that can better withstand the new harsher weather. Potato recovery … … Climate change’s impact doesn’t just affect crops. It can cause ripple effects throughout communities, throwing the … their needs and remain in harmony with each other. Both Canada and the U.S. are signatories to the Paris Agreement …
Manitoba
Story
… government military was surprising in some ways. Palestine can be polarizing, including in Manitoba as elsewhere. And … refugee acceptance and bringing those that are in need to Canada to live a better life? Darryl Loewen (07:21): Yeah, … there's a limitation to the number of newcomers that we can sponsor. That said, Manitoba is among the MCCs, you know, …
Education
Resource
… windows for seeing, and tools for engaging, our place in Canada’s complex colonial story. In his current role, he aims …
Landing page
… at MCC East Coast. Learn about the MCC story and how you can become part of it! … Every donation makes a difference. … …
Climate Change, Food
Rwanda
Story
… 185 countries assessed. (The U.S. is in 168th place, while Canada is ranked 178th.) The impacts of climate change are … was sunny, we could be grinding these beans, however, we can’t because they are not yet fully dry for today. It could … applying the practices to their own land. Each farmer can take a set amount of crops from the communal plot for …
Peace
Manitoba
Story
… those messages back to the MCC constituent groups here in Canada, to the programs that they're supporting … given the context of this episode thus far I suspect you can imagine, very MCC Thrift specific. Kristine Heinrichs … in Colombia eating some fruit and they were like, “you can't get this anywhere else.” And they don't export it. It's …
Food
Zimbabwe, Zambia
Story
… for the Brethren in Christ Church in Zimbabwe. “Some, they can starve to death because of the prolonged drought spell.” … director. “Poverty deepens when the only way families can eat is to sell off assets, such as land, animals or … pastor who was at the first distribution, asked people in Canada and the U.S. to pray for adequate rain. Not only does …
Event
… in support of MCC’s international education projects. You can come for the day, camp for the weekend or sponsor a … see the 2024 Cycle Clear Lake route map here . You can also tune in to this Threads episode about last year's … dignity kits to students and their families, so children can focus on their education, not the barriers that stand in …
Landing page
… injustice and find ways government policies and programs can be improved to ensure everyone can live a life of dignity and free of poverty. … MCC …
Disaster response
Manitoba
Story
… made. With a fine quilt being rather elaborate, comforters can find their beauty in the ease, simplicity, and … hygiene kits, relief kits, and many, many comforters, canned meat and many other items. They also have a safe space … (09:07): At least five going out. The last one out of Canada left just October 16, and maybe two more after that. …
Indigenous Neighbors
Canada
Advocacy Campaign
… residential school system, continue to have an impact in Canada. In countless families and communities, children were … history, and understand its ongoing impacts, so that we can actively participate in reconciliation. In our …