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
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… 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 …
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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, …
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 …
Climate Change, Food
Honduras
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Sentada en la luz solar moteada al lado de este río en el sur de Honduras, fue difícil creer que hace 20 años, no hubo ningún árbol aquí. Aunque es tranquilo hoy en día, en octubre de 1998 el Huracán Mitch causó un torrente de agua, piedras, y lodo que …
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Frequently asked questions … Summer Service leadership program is a grant opportunity for church and nonprofit leaders who want to support the development of strong, young adult leaders of color in their communities. Ready to apply? Go straight to our …