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As rebel army took control of city, Congolese again forced to flee

Many of the people displaced when rebel group M23 recently took control of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo had already been displaced a number of times earlier this year, says an MCC worker.

Cautious optimism as Colombian peace talks set to begin

Formal peace process brings hope to Colombians.

Building peace amidst scars of war in South Sudan

After fleeing aerial bombings and living in a refugee camp in Uganda for 14 years, Caesaer Hakim and his family were excited that the day to return home had finally arrived.

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.

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.

Syria crisis

These boys are among 70,000 to 80,000 Syrians living in the Zaatari Camp in Jordan. Thank you for helping MCC provide 2,750 pairs of shoes and winter footwear to children living in this camp. To meet the growing needs of the prolonged Syrian conflict, MCC is appealing for additional funds to support more people for a longer period of time in Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. Your prayers and donations make a difference. (ACT Alliance photo/Paul Jeffrey)

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Middle East crisis

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Helping hands at work in Syria - May 8, 2013

Voices of Syria - April 23, 2013

Syria crisis - Feb. 12, 2013

MCC sets new target for Syria crisis campaign - April 16, 2013

Partner organizations

In Lebanon: 

  • Permanent Peace Movement 
  • Forum for Development, Culture and Dialogue
  • Development for People and Nature Association Popular Aid for Relief and Development

In Jordan:

  • Caritas Jordan  

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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.

Peacemakers build skills in northeast Asia

Mennonite Central Committee supported first training of the Northeast Asia Regional Peacebuilding Institute that equipped participants with peacebuilding skills to use in their home communities.

Canadian Olympian fuels interest in MCC peace clubs in Kenya

A recent 480 kilometre bicycle tour in Kenya that included one of Canada’s most decorated Olympian has given peace clubs in Kenya a welcome boost.
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