What we do
For over 100 years, MCC has shared God’s love and compassion for all through relief, development and peace.
Whether assisting displaced families, helping farmers or teaching conflict transformation, MCC empowers communities to meet local needs and build peace.
All stats are from MCC's past fiscal year.
![Adama Sawadogo in Burkina Faso.](/sites/default/files/2023-08/RS112640_Burkina%20-%20Adama%20Sawadogo.jpg)
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Relief
In conflict or disaster, MCC is there — providing funds for emergency food, shelter and supplies.
When the cameras leave, we stay to support long-term recovery projects like rebuilding livelihoods.
MCC also helps prepare for future disasters.
208K
people received food assistance globally
575K
pounds of MCC canned meat shipped worldwide
1,552
households received home repairs or reconstruction
4,003
people received financial support or rent assistance
Relief stories
Read about how MCC partners are meeting needs and sharing hope in the wake of disaster.
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MCC responds to disastrous floods in Burundi with local partners
- Disaster response
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World leaders fail to act as Israeli invasion of Rafah worsens humanitarian catastrophe
- Disaster response
![Refugee camp for Palestines fleeing 1967 war](/sites/default/files/2024-05/RS106555_JOR1968_refugeecamp_0104_lpr.jpg)
Marking 75 years of MCC in Palestine and Israel
- Disaster response
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Food distribution in Gaza continues under famine conditions
- Disaster response
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Distributing aid in Myanmar at great risk / "Mr. Khong"
- Disaster response
![Saulo Padilla standing in front of the Israel-Palestine border wall](/sites/default/files/2024-03/RS134064_20180107_133354%20%281%29_lpr.jpg)
Seeking peace in Palestine and Israel through people-to-people connections
- Disaster response
![Muhammad Al Takatka harvests a pomello from the small orchard beside his wife Huda's wicking garden boxes introduced by MCC partner Applied Research Institute - Jerusalem (ARIJ). Huda is a participant](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_597x448/public/resource-space/20230321_114908.jpg.webp?itok=7CG6bvYX)
Development
MCC works with vulnerable communities to strengthen and sustain their access to:
- food and water
- better health
- education
- income generation.
With our partners, we help communities adapt to a changing climate, reduce vulnerability and increase resilience.
45K
people attended training in improved agriculture and animal production methods
66K
children and youth received education supplies, including MCC school kits
38K
People received direct clinical care
55K
People now have access to an improved water source
Development stories
Explore the personal stories behind MCC’s work. Read about how we’re working for lasting change in communities around the world.
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A field trip: growing safer vegetables in Bangladesh
Listen now- Food
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Farmers grow safe vegetables to protect health, environment
- Food
From soil to solidarity
- Food,
- Climate Change
![Two children work on laptops](/sites/default/files/2024-05/JudyandQusai.jpg)
Children get involved with MCC partner in Gaza to feed the hungry
- Food
![person packaging food for distribution in Myanmar](/sites/default/files/2024-04/RS134102_signal-2023-12-18-074144_024.jpeg)
'Being riskless is not always the will of God'
- Food,
- Peace
![A person wearing a a vest with an MCC logo in a warehouse](/sites/default/files/2024-03/RS134050_20240222_113041_lpr_wide.jpg)
MCC shipment of food crosses border into Gaza
- Food
![Aya Abdullah Fadi, 21, with her painting, ”Two Prisoners” that appeared in the Beyond Colors art exhibition in Homs, Syria.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_597x448/public/resource-space/SYR2022_harmony_ra_dsc03542.jpg.webp?itok=v06HIcnr)
Peace
MCC actively works for peace as we:
- Teach conflict transformation and peacebuilding skills
- Address systemic injustices that can lead to violence
- Respond to psychological needs through trauma healing
- Facilitate dialogue where conflict divides.
30K
people trained in conflict transformation, peacebuilding or mediation
15K
people participated in peace clubs or other peace education
8,737
people involved in networks to prevent violence and promote peace
4,312
individuals trained in trauma awareness and resilience
Peace stories
Read about how one MCC partner is meeting local needs and building peace.
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What does peace need to thrive?
- Peace
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Freeman Academy student wins MCC essay contest
- Peace
Reflections on Christian Community Development in Rwanda
- Peace,
- Poverty Reduction
![person packaging food for distribution in Myanmar](/sites/default/files/2024-04/RS134102_signal-2023-12-18-074144_024.jpeg)
'Being riskless is not always the will of God'
- Food,
- Peace
![Three people walk down a road](/sites/default/files/2024-04/RS82131_CVAN4223.jpg)
Peace is more than a wish with some strangers
- Peace
![A smiling woman with glasses holds up a copper penny](/sites/default/files/2024-03/20240327_223919.jpg)
A penny for your peace
- Peace
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Our yearly impact report
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