New York
Story
… But the UN Security Council, as the most powerful UN body, can enact costly sanctions and binding resolutions. Since … to UN diplomats that full transparency and accountability can happen at the same time that UNRWA’s indispensable work … body in the world where Palestinian legal representatives can make their case for justice. For these reasons, the IPWG …
Food
Bangladesh
Story
… stomach acidity and renal problems. Customers too can be affected by food that contains too much pesticides, … farmers operate on such a thin profit margin that they can’t afford to lose any crops to pests, says Jahangir Alam, … officer. In addition, he says about half the farmers can’t read application instructions. They and others rely on …
Disaster response
Myanmar (Burma)
Story
… a risky endeavor for MCC’s partners because the military can arrest people who do. Both the military and opposition … now. So we need … social support sessions as much as we can because sometimes when people (are) scared, they fight … We will find a way to support the community as much as we can.” She implores the international community to continue …
Peace
Democratic Republic of the Congo, United States
Story
… relationships and trust to bring about peace. “You can always listen,” MJ said. “You can always listen to people who want a chance to talk about … in it to “prevent misunderstanding or situations that can destroy a process or put a practitioner in danger,” and …
Water, Climate Change
Bolivia
Story
… enough food for their families. But the one thing a farmer can’t control is the weather. So how do MCC partners work … this idea that we have to work to have water. We can’t just assume it’s going to be around." “The idea of … this idea that we have to work to have water. We can’t just assume it’s going to be around,” he says. “The …
Health, Food
Nepal
Story
… heated milk for her older kids—to the super flour, she can easily make a tasty super porridge that doesn’t require … children, use milk if available instead of water and it can be eaten instantly. Add sugar or salt as preferred by the child. Fruit chunks or garden vegetables can be added if available and preferred. … 79 … 25 … 31 … 28 …
Event
… are asked to purchase their own copy of the book, which can be found online here . Upon completing the training, … Practices. Registration deadline is November 6th and can accommodate up to 25 participants. If you have any …
Peace, Disaster response
Cuba
Story
… to widespread poverty. Counterintuitively, sanctions can also provide country leadership with a convenient excuse … sending multiple shipping containers in 2023, including canned meat and basic hygiene supplies, to Brethren in Christ … Aside from providing material support, one way individuals can support our neighbors in Cuba is by calling on the U.S. …
Climate Change
Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Canada, Haiti, Honduras, India, Jordan, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, Rwanda, Uganda
Story
… read accounts from MCC's work around the world. What you can do: Explore ideas for how you can make a difference (Top photo: Dicomedes Quispe Lorenzo is … part of the climate changes, problems in other, new areas can suddenly loom large. In Panchbibi, Bangladesh, rising …
Virginia
Story
… agriculture for the past five years. In Kenya, agriculture can be considered a dirty or undesired profession, but Samuel … this land with creation and fertile soil so that we can grow food and learn from it. [God gives] us strength to … committed to even with limited resources. Doing what you can with what you have [is] to [be] a steward of the earth.” …
Event
… Rasheeda believes if you change your way of thinking you can change your circumstances and your goals can be attained. Rev. Dr. Christobal M. Kimmenez Rev. … completed prison care kits or kit items to the event. You can also drop off completed kits at an MCC kit drop-off …