MCC is pleased to announce that William (Bill) Janzen, former director of MCC Canada's Ottawa Office, has been appointed to the Order of Canada this July in recognition of his contributions to government policy, refugee resettlement, citizenship, development aid and peacebuilding

As the founding director of MCC’s Ottawa Office, Bill has shaped peace and justice initiatives both in Canada and abroad during his long history of service and influence. Bill led the Ottawa Office from its inception in 1975 until 2008. Governor General of Canada mcc.org/our-stories/fo…

While Parliament Rests for the Summer, Gaza Bleeds: Canadian Humanitarian Agencies Call for Action. #ceasefireNOW mccottawaoffice.wordpress.com/2024/07/02/pre…

With guidance from an MCC partner, gardeners with small plots along a Bangladesh river are looking up. mcc.org/our-stories/ab…

MCC's shipment of comforters, hygiene supplies and infant care items is finally on its way to Gaza, after waiting out many delays and surmounting obstacles. mcc.org/our-stories/ob…

MCC's shipment of comforters, hygiene supplies and infant care items is finally on its way to Gaza, after waiting out many delays and surmounting obstacles. mcc.org/our-stories/ob…

Open Letter: Civil society coalition urges Canada to stop all arms transfers to Israel  mccottawaoffice.wordpress.com/2024/09/03/ope… #ceasefire

MCC joined 18 Canadian organizations asking our government to stop send weapons to Israel. You can ask too! Send a letter from our website mcc.org/campaign/canad…

Why Canadian Aid Groups Are Calling For An Israel Arms Embargo readthemaple.com/why-canadian-a…

Just announced! 📣 Canadian Foodgrains Bank will be receiving funding from Development Canada over the next 4 years to support emergency food assistance. We, along with our 15 members, are so grateful for this partnership.

Advocacy works! The Canadian government responded to our recent letter, where along with other humanitarian organizations we asked Canada to stop all weapons transfers to Israel, including through indirect routes. #advocate #peace

Our partners Mennonite Central Committee with @quakerlobby and @chofthebrethren are hosting a webinar this coming Tuesday (9/25) providing an opportunity to learn from partners around the world how climate change is driving conflict within their communities. Learn more: bit.ly/3MNCvIq

A statement on Gaza mcc.org/our-stories/st…

Today on National Truth and Reconciliation Day, we pause to honor the survivors and remember the children who never made it home. MCC is committed to listening, learning and standing with Indigenous communities as we work towards healing and justice.

Congratulations to Margarita Angulo*, the 2024 Michael J. Sharp Global Peacemaker Award winner. *Her real name is not used for her security mcc.org/our-stories/20…

Getting help across blocked borders in Tigray, Ethiopia, is just one way that MCC responds to emergencies that don’t make the headlines. mcc.org/our-stories/un…

🚨 URGENT: Crisis in Lebanon 🚨 In Lebanon, escalating violence has turned an already dire situation into a catastrophe. As a member of @HumCoalition, we are responding. Your donation will be doubled by @CandaDev (up to $3 million) until November 3 ⬇️ foodgrainsbank.ca/donate/lebanon…

We were excited to collaborate with others at the Cooperation Canada International Cooperation Futures Forum, including participating in conversations and workshops around the importance of integrated and holistic responses to global challenges. #ICF2024

Thank you Mike Lake for meeting with us! We look forward to continued conversations about peace and justice in Palestine and Israel.

Thank you for meeting with us Garnett Genuis, we look forward to continued conversations about peace and justice in Palestine and Israel.