A Death on the Border
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By Theo Sitther, MCC Washington DC, currently working from MCC Mexico
The border between Mexico and the United States visually represents one of the starkest realities of an unequal rel...
Three Ways to Peace: Mennonites in Bolivia
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By Adrienne Wiebe, MCC Latin America
Mennonites have interpreted the Biblical call to peace in various ways throughout history and around the world. During a recent trip, I was struck...
Living in Amazement: One Year in Colombia
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In their latest bulletin, the 10 young people in the MCC Seed Program in Colombia examine their relationships, learning, reflection and action as they complete their first year in this c...
Broken Bodies on the Border
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By Adrienne Wiebe, MCC Latin America
On the southern border of Mexico, undocumented migrants from Central America pay with their bodies for their attempts to overcome poverty and flee vio...
Reflections from the Bus
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By Cassie Zonnefeld, MCC Nicaragua
The second poorest nation in Latin America, Nicaragua faces challenges in addressing chronic malnutrition and improving net primary school enrollment a...
Honduran Elections: Is change possible?
While the upcoming election in the US dominants the news in much of the world, the small, often forgotten country of Honduras is also gearing up for November elections. Here Charissa Zehr, of MCC Honduras, prov...
Concern, Doubt and Hope: Opportunities for Peace in Colombia
Peace March September 21, 2012, Bogota, with Mennonite Church participants, including Rebekah Sears in the front. Photo by Nathan Toews.
By Rebekah Sears, MCC Colombia
Peace is a hot topic in Colombia these ...
The UN Mission in Haiti: Is MINUSTAH worth the cost?
Wawa and Kristen Chege, Advocacy Coordinators, MCC Haiti write about the October 15th mandate renewal of the UN Mission in Haiti.
In 2004, the United Nations passed a resolution authorizing the presence of the...
Caravan for Peace in Mexico ends in Washington DC
A report from the end of the Caravan for Peace across the US which reached Washington DC on Sept 12th. This is a shorten version of the Spanish blog prepared by David Brooks.
There is not enough grief or anger...
Righteousness, Peacemaking and Advocacy: A Biblical Reflection
Jacqueline Block, a MCC Service Worker in Chiapas Mexico, reflects on a compilation of Henri Nouwen’s writings entitled: The Road to Peace.
As I continue my search for what it means to be a peacemaker, and wha...