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.

338 stories

A man looks at a table of fresh vegetables as a woman behind the table points at the vegetables.

More than a meal: walking together in Queenston

Poverty Reduction

Ontario

01/02/2026

Story

More than a meal: walking together in Queenston

Jacob Yoder, representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, stands in a field during a visit to partner organization Oasis de la Culture in fall 2021.

A spirit of service in DR Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo + 1 more

12/30/2025

Story

A spirit of service in DR Congo

Waiting in line for water and the dining room to open,Valentina,* right wearing a hat, chats with friends she has made during her visits to the New Life Charitable Fund (New Life).
*Last name withhe

Food for body and soul

Food, Conflict +1 more

Ukraine + 1 more

12/29/2025

Story

Food for body and soul

Portraits of Maxym Oliferovski, the director of MCC partner New Hope Center in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.

First person: Maxym

Conflict, Health

Ukraine + 1 more

12/29/2025

Story

First person: Maxym

Hazley Cillers and Riley Miller, both 5 years old, carry buckets filled with essential hygiene items during Pleasant View Mennonite Church's fourth annual relief kit packing event.

Faith, fellowship and filling buckets

Oklahoma

12/29/2025

Story

Faith, fellowship and filling buckets

A young person with medium-length hair stands in front of a tree, wearing a fitted top and a necklace, smiling softly.

Speech winner calls for local engagement with issue of mass incarceration

Peace

United States

12/18/2025

Story

Speech winner calls for local engagement with issue of mass incarceration

Cover of winter 2026 issue of A Common Place magazine.

Sharing stories, encouraging hope

United States + 2 more

12/15/2025

Story

Sharing stories, encouraging hope

Young man cooking

Cooking lessons

Peace

Virginia + 1 more

12/11/2025

Story

Cooking lessons

A family stand in a circle, displaying their feet

From war in Gaza to safety in Winnipeg

Give to the Gaza Family Initiative

Migration and Refugees

Manitoba

12/08/2025

Story

From war in Gaza to safety in Winnipeg

A smiling group carrying various international flags walk into a building with a welcome sign that reads, "IVEP at 75 years."

A year of service, a lifetime of transformation

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United States

12/01/2025

Story

A year of service, a lifetime of transformation

A smiling woman with glasses and dark hair holds up a square piece of cloth with the words "Paz" and "amor" on it

Everyday peacebuilding: a season of listening, healing, and hope

Peace

Ontario

11/27/2025

Story

Everyday peacebuilding: a season of listening, healing, and hope

Food being served at Souper des Nations

A Celebration of Cuisine, Culture, and Community

Migration and Refugees

Québec

11/27/2025

Story

A Celebration of Cuisine, Culture, and Community

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