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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.

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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

MD Rahim (38) harvests pesticide-free vegetables on his farm as part of a project initiative for environment-friendly agriculture implemented by PUP, funded by MCC. These vegetables will be sold later

2023/2024 nuestro informe anual de los Estados Unidos

United States

10/15/2024

Annual report

2023/2024 nuestro informe anual de los Estados Unidos

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

10/11/2024

Publication

A novel approach to peacebuilding

three men standing arm in arm

Strengthening commitment to decolonization

Peace

Africa + 1 more

10/10/2024

Story

Strengthening commitment to decolonization

Smiling man leaning on clothing rack

Softer and safer

Peace

Ontario

10/10/2024

Story

Softer and safer

A destroyed home and street

MCC partners in Lebanon provide emergency food

Disaster response

Lebanon

10/10/2024

Story

MCC partners in Lebanon provide emergency food

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