Migration and Refugees
Syria, Alberta
Story
… Alsar shares their story. “It’s a real thing, that you can reunite with a new life in a new country, and that … and relief. “They hugged us, they said welcome to Canada, you’re here, you’re fine. We’ve been waiting for you! …
Conflict
Palestine and Israel
Story
… “To live in an environment of fear, chaos and violence can ultimately lead to a sense of hopelessness.” MCC photo J. … In 2010, MCC urged the governments of the U.S. and Canada to work constructively within the international …
Climate Change
El Salvador
Story
… fear it. “We have learned that they will say no, but we can keep going,” said Constante. “And we don’t have to stop … often tasked with providing water for their families, this can mean time-consuming walks to available water sources or … assembly of all the women advocates in Cuisnahuat, so he can give an answer to their petition and discuss any …
Event
… of peace. Esther Epp-Tiessen, author and former MCC Canada Peace and Justice Public Engagement Coordinator … Development Coordinator with Anna Block ,Servant Partners Canada Site Staff. Randy Klassen , MCC SK Indigenous … of peace. Esther Epp-Tiessen , author and former MCC Canada Peace and Justice Public Engagement Coordinator, and …
Peace
Canada
Story
… November, I facilitated a gathering with Government of Canada public servants and civil society groups that include …
Peace
United States
Story
… judges for this year’s contest were Madalene Arias, East Canada writer for Canadian Mennonite; Michael George, social …
Great Lakes, Indiana
Story
… million dollars raised by MCC Thrift Shops in the U.S. and Canada - is an important source of funding for MCC and …
Event
… She spent her childhood and adolescence in both Mexico and Canada. Canada has been Katharine’s permanent home since 1987 and she …
Climate Change
Zimbabwe
Story
… Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Canada is pleased to announce a contribution from the Government of Canada in support of MCC’s work in climate change adaptation, … change,” says Rick Cober Bauman, executive director of MCC Canada. “These funds will allow MCC to increase our impact …
United States
Story
… and psychological assistant … … “My SALT experience can be described as selfless . The biggest thing I learned … experience. Through SALT, Christian young adults from Canada and the U.S. serve internationally in a wide variety … East. For more information on SALT or to find out how you can participate, visit mcc.org/SALT or contact your local MCC …
Manitoba
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… and were later helped by the organization to immigrate to Canada. Approximately 20 years later, he signed up to serve … him an opportunity to do mission work right at home. "They can walk to work and yet they can help people out in Afghanistan and Iraq and Haiti," says …