Our impact

Around the world, we see our partners, workers, churches and supporters living out a legacy of compassion and service.

Their stories bring our work to life.

It’s our privilege to share those here through our podcasts, publications, news and stories.

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Stories

Stories have the power to inspire, educate and connect.

Lean in and hear firsthand from the people engaged in MCC projects. Learn how they’re responding to needs, adapting to challenges and creating a brighter, more peaceful future for their communities.

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Sangita Sarkar Nodi (9.5) is a daughter of a female farmer who uses MPUS “Smart House” techniques at her riverside home. She enjoys the animals her mother raises, especially the goat.

Christmas gift ideas for book lovers, gardeners and more

Canada + 1 more

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Nov 2024

Story

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A group of 17 young adults strike various poses together.

Embracing newness and changes

United States

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Nov 2024

Perspectives and Viewpoints

Seven people sit together on a boat in a like with green hills in the distance.

Welcoming an IVEPer: A journey of learning, growth and connection

Pennsylvania

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Nov 2024

Perspectives and Viewpoints

Six people sit around a table set with various plates of Korean food.

Expanding global friendship through IVEP

Pennsylvania

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Nov 2024

Perspectives and Viewpoints

Five people stand outside the Beira International Airport. The four people flanking the person in center are wearing t-shirts that say "welcome."

Reconnection and beyond

Indiana + 2 more

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Nov 2024

Perspectives and Viewpoints

MCC joined a multi-faith COP 29 Prayer Vigil. The vigil lamented the destruction of Creation and prayed that leaders attending COP 29 be empowered to be stewards of all creation.

Good news and climate treaties

Climate Change

Canada + 1 more

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Nov 2024

Perspectives and Viewpoints

A Common Place

Through our print magazine, we invite you to journey alongside the people who are part of MCC’s work across the globe. Follow their joys and challenges as they take courageous steps to improve their lives and strengthen their communities.
Read a few of our stories here.

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Sonia Uwikunda and Sonia Hakizimana Iraboneye select books at the Gicumbi Children's Peace Library, operated by Transformational Leadership Center. Books are organized into categories like easy ficti

A novel approach to peacebuilding

Peace,
Education

Rwanda

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Oct 2024

Publication

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The youth group from Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church in Gossel Kansas stand with Dottie Fleming, center, after working on her home in Virgie, Kentucky for a week.

Building homes, building bonds

Poverty Reduction

Great Lakes + 3 more

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Oct 2024

Publication

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A happy family reunited after over 12 months apart! Bizuayehu Abera, holding daughter Medan and standing with his wife Senayt, was project manager of Tigray relief for Meserete Kristos Church in Ethiopia when the border was blockaded and he was stuck in Addis Ababa, away from his family in Tigray.

First person: Bizuayehu Abera

Disaster response

Ethiopia

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Oct 2024

Publication

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A group of people, possibly in a gathering or queue, with some seated on the ground. They appear to be waiting, with a focus on a man in the foreground.

Unseen disasters

Disaster response

Ethiopia

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Oct 2024

Publication

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Above the floodwaters

Climate Change

Bangladesh

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May 2024

Publication

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Growing a legacy of service in Bangladesh

Bangladesh

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May 2024

Publication

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Podcasts

Listen to MCC’s podcasts. Each one explores topics related to MCC’s work from a unique perspective. Tune in for conversations on issues from humanitarian efforts to social justice and current events.

MCC Podcasts

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