Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia and North Korea have at least one thing in common: They are targets of broad-based economic sanctions. As a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, sanctions might seem like a peaceful alternative to war. They are not.
Mennonite Central Committee has raised $8.8 million to respond to the needs of the people of Ukraine. It is assessing how to use these resources as the war with Russia continues.
The majority of the feedback was positive, he said, but there were some who felt MCC should leave the past alone.
With increased demand for supplies in Ukraine and other countries, MCC’s inventory is getting low.
Maria Cortes won the grand prize for her essay on the U.S. immigration experience in the annual Mennonite Central Committee U.S. National Peace & Justice Ministries high school essay contest.
Mennonite Central Committee has established the Michael J. Sharp Global Peacemaker Award to recognize and encourage courageous peacebuilders across the world.
