Relief, development and Podcast
1) Myanmar Earthquake response / Crystal Conklin and Lizar
In this episode, we check in with our partners in Myanmar after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake at the end of March. Join us as we speak with MCC partners on the ground and rep Crystal Conlin. MCC partne...Show More
2) Together we can / Ken Ogasawara
Join us on a fascinating journey as we explore the story behind MCC's first-ever stationary meat cannery in Ontario. Hosted by Ken Ogasawara, this episode delves into the history, challenges, and triu...Show More
3) Peace libraries in Rwanda
This episode features a visit to the Gicumbia Children's Peace Library in Rwanda. The library fosters a culture of peace and reading among children, in response to the lingering legacy of the 1994 Rwa...Show More
4) Reflecting on 2024 / Christy and Meghan
It’s 2025. And we’re looking back on last year. In this episode, hosts Christy Kauffman and Meghan Mast share some favorite moments from the podcast and talk about why these clips impacted them. Megha...Show More
5) Christ (still) under the rubble / Reverend Munther Isaac and Anthony Khair
This episode features a conversation between Reverend Munther Isaac and his former student Anthony Khair. The two Christian Palestinian men talk about how they are navigating grief and the immense los...Show More
Christ (still) under the rubble / Reverend Munther Isaac and Anthony Khair
36:56 | Nov 28th, 2024
6) Talking climate, practicing peace / Jessica Stoltzfus Buller
With Canadian thanksgiving just past and the United States election around the corner, some people are psyching themselves up for the awkward conversations that can come up. Sometimes this means talki...Show More
7) Group of helping hands Nepal / Surendra Shrestha
Surendra Shrestha, Executive Director of SAHAS, discussed the challenges faced by Nepali farmers, including lack of irrigation, poor seed quality, and climate change impacts. He emphasized the importa...Show More
8) The lost story of Dr. Dismukes - Black history in Appalachia
Rediscovering black history in Appalachian coal town, MCC staff in Kimball West Virginia piece together a story of a Black owned hospital that used to sit on the site of the current Appalachia Build p...Show More
9) Behind the scenes with MCC emergency relief / Bruce Guenther
Bruce Guenther remembers his grandma describing the smell of the bread at the MCC soup kitchen in Ukraine. She received food from MCC over 100 years ago. Today, Bruce helps coordinate MCC's relief res...Show More
10) A field trip: growing safer vegetables in Bangladesh / Jahangir Alam
When pesticides are used so much it starts to harm the community, MCC partners are looking to find natural ways to grow a safe vegetable. Go into the field with us to Bogura Bangladesh where MCC staff...Show More