Guatemala, United States
Story
Editor’s note: Maria Isabel Fuentes Fuentes is a 2023-2024 IVEP participant from Guatemala who is serving as an Immigration Legal Services temporary program assistant at World Relief Sacramento (link opens new window) in North Highlands, California. My …
Education
Pennsylvania, Chad
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… “When students, like the ones at Lancaster Mennonite, volunteer to pack kits, it’s a connection to other children …
United States, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Editor’s note: Jacob Sankara served at The Conflict Center in Denver, Colorado, as program assistant through IVEP 2017-2018. He currently works as peacebuilding coordinator with MCC in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Top photo: The IVEP 2017-2018 …
Ontario
Story
… and Nyashema joined MCC Ontario’s Great Winter Warmup, volunteering to knot comforters for disaster-affected areas. Inspired to give back, they became regular volunteers at MCC’s Material Resources (MR) centre in New … cultural exchange, strengthening their bond. For Perusi, volunteering at the MR centre is a testament to her …
Ontario
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… were impressed by the generosity of supporters in both volunteer time and resources. Ken’s first introduction to MCC …
United States, Zambia
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… Editor’s note: Bethany and Jesse Zimmerman, along with their children, are hosting 2023-2024 IVEP participant Innocent Chuma, who is from Zambia. Our children’s school hosts an IVEPer every year. Due to COVID-19, they stopped for a little while. …
Poverty Reduction
Ontario
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… you can”—please pay, if you can!), or for a deeper dive, volunteer with Circle of Friends in supporting those who are …
Landing page
SALT frequently asked questions … Have any other questions about the SALT program, assignments, or application process? Contact MCC . … Your time with SALT is not just a year abroad. It’s a chance to relate to the world in a new way, make mistakes, get …
Conflict
Palestine and Israel
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As I struggle to grasp the soul-crushing scope of the destruction in Gaza by the Israeli military over the past three months — 85% of Gaza’s 2.2 million residents displaced from their homes, more than 60% of housing across the Strip damaged or destroyed, …
Disaster response
Palestine and Israel
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… was ‘Can you help us help? We want to do something. Our volunteers are asking, is there something we can do?’” … Bank. Top photo caption: Firas Hamlawi, right, a volunteer and Rifqah Hamlawi, center, a staff member, with …
Migration and Refugees
Ontario
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… effort to explore the benefits of employer-supported volunteer initiatives which are on the rise in Canada. MCC …