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.

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From left to right, Puerto Rican pastors and lay leaders Francisco Rodríguez, Vanessa Rodríguez, Gabriela Vargas, José Luis Vargas, Deborah Montalvo, Jenny Serrano Lugo, Jean Carlos Arce (MCC staff

Crossing seas, planting seeds

Education, Peace

Colombia + 2 more

11/11/2024

Crossing seas, planting seeds

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

Story

How cities are trying to prevent homelessness

A novena is a Colombian Christmas tradition. Every night during the nine days before Christmas, family and friends gather to sing and pray together.

Threads – Bringing Domestic Violence in Faith Communities to Light

Domestic Violence: Deep Cultural Norms that Affect the Church event

Manitoba

11/02/2024

Podcast/audio

Threads – Bringing Domestic Violence in Faith Communities to Light

A group of people stand in an airport with a Canadian flag and signs that read "Welcome to Canada"

Undercurrents - Ep 28 - Welcoming the stranger

Migration and Refugees

Ontario

11/01/2024

Podcast/audio

Undercurrents - Ep 28 - Welcoming the stranger

Andy Arthur with Sam Eibu Okiror

Notes from Uganda

Volunteer with MCC Thrift

Peace, Education +1 more

Uganda + 2 more

11/01/2024

Story

Notes from Uganda

Young woman jumping into the air

'They just want me to learn'

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Bolivia

10/31/2024

Story

'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

Story

Giving back through Christmas giving

Speech winner calls us to heal the human spirit

Peace

United States

10/24/2024

Story

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

Story

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

Story

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

Story

Global outreach through personal connections

Jessica Stoltzfus Buller

Relief, Development and Podcast | Talking climate, practicing peace / Jessica Stoltzfus Buller

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Peace, Climate Change

Colombia

10/18/2024

Podcast/audio

Relief, Development and Podcast | Talking climate, practicing peace / Jessica Stoltzfus Buller

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