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Gradual exodus of Christians from Middle East prompts plan of action
MCC supports interfaith symposium on issues facing Christians in the Middle East.
MCC calls for relief kit donations
MCC is requesting donations of relief kits to replenish supplies sent to the Middle East.
Meeting basic needs of Syrian refugees in Jordan
In Jordan, Syrian refugees who fled violence in their country struggle to get basic necessities of shelter, health, food and clothing. MCC is supplying supplemental formula and diapers as well as relief, hygiene and school kits to refugees through a partner, Caritas Jordan.
Conflict prevention in Lebanon
MCC Peacebuilding Coordinator, Krista Johnson, spoke with Rami Shamma and Mona Hassouna of Development for People and Nature Association (DPNA) and Sonia Nakad of the Permanent Peace Movement, in mid-March, about their efforts to prevent violent conflict from escalating in Lebanon.
MCC Peacebuilding Coordinator, Krista Johnson, spoke with Rami Shamma and Mona Hassouna of Development for People and Nature Association (DPNA) and Sonia Nakad of the Permanent Peace Movement, in mid-March, about their efforts to prevent violent conflict from escalating in Lebanon. For more information, see http://www.mcc.org/middleeastcrisis. Lebanon: No winners in war, only victims
Founder and president of an MCC partner in Lebanon, Permanent Peace Movement (PPM), emphasizes the no win result of war and the need for peace building and conflict resolution.
MCC responds in Middle East with kits, food, grassroots peacebuilding
MCC supports efforts of local organizations in Syria and Jordan that are helping people affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria.
MCC prepares for humanitarian crisis in the Middle East
MCC launches $500,000 appeal to assist its partner organizations in the Middle East as they provide humanitarian aid and build peace.
Syria and Lebanon update
MCC's peace program coordinator Krista Johnson talks with Sarah Adams, MCC representative for Syria and Lebanon, and Rick Janzen, director of MCC's programs in the Middle East.
Hear MCC staff reflect on what they are hearing from partners in the Middle East. MCC's peacebuilding coordinator Krista Johnson talks with Sarah Adams, MCC representative for Syria and Lebanon, and Rick Janzen, director of MCC's programs in the Middle East. See a prayer compiled by Adams from recent prayers offered by church leaders in Syria and Lebanon and learn more about MCC's response. Communicating Iraq’s civil society needs in Washington
Four representatives of Iraqi nongovernmental organizations point to the central role Iraqi citizens must play in determining the country’s future.
No longer foolish and small
Yunarso Rosandono of Indonesia, who participated in the MCC and MWC joint YAMEN! (Young Anabaptist Mennonite Exchange Network) program in 2008-2009, explains how his experience in the program spurred his personal growth during and since his YAMEN! assignment.
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