Mennonite Central Committee Alberta - Mcc Ab

2019 Summer Internship Opportunities with MCC Alberta have been posted! Visit the link for details on the positions available and apply early! https://mcccanada.ca/s…/2019-summer-int ernship-opportunities

MCC is now accepting applications for SALT (Serving and Learning Together) assignments! Young adults ages 18-30 are invited to apply. SALT assignments are year-long cross-cultural service experiences where young adults can apply their education and passions to serve in a variety of positions. For full details visit: mccab.ca/SALT

Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday for Warm Up this Winter with MCC! 7 comforters were tied and a great time was had! Stay tuned for another comforter tying event happening later this year!

MCC Photo/Matthew Sawatzky
Meet María Elena Algarañaz de Masabi. Since participating in workshops for sewing, making handicrafts and self-esteem at El Comedor de Niños in Bolivia, an MCC partner, she has gained self-confidence and a new sense of purpose. Read María's story here: https://bit.ly/2GBBDWz

'Warm up this Winter with MCC' is this Saturday from 10:30am - 2:30pm! Don't miss out on this great event! Come experience comforter tying and more with family and friends! Plenty of snacks and warm drinks will be provided. See you there!

Worldwide, the number of women and girls who suffer gender-based and sexual violence triples after natural disasters.
After Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti in late 2016, Abigail became a victim of sexual assault. Thanks to your support, MCC began working with SOFA (Solidarity for Women in Haiti) to help women and girls who were displaced or faced sexual violence. Watch how this program has helped Abigail and over 450 other Haitian women flourish again!
#IDW2019 #MoreCanada #CanadaForHer #MCCinHaiti

This International Development Week, take the time to celebrate the difference Canadian aid is making around the world and support initiatives that help women and girls like Dayana, Briana, and Alexandree flourish. Learn more: https://mcccanada.ca/international-develo pment-week
#IDW2019 #CanadaForHer #MoreCanada

In Bangladesh, our partner, Pobitra, is helping hundreds of women move out of sex work by offering a safe haven to learn job skills. Together we can continue to help women like Chandni* learn new skills to help better their lives and that of their families. Learn more: https://mcccanada.ca/…/reclaiming-digni ty-after-leaving-sex…
(*names are changed for security purposes) #MCCinBangladesh #Livelihoods

Did you know: February 3-9 is International Development Week! This year's theme is Together for Gender Equality. Women are often more affected by hunger and shoulder a disproportionate responsibility for growing food for their families in many developing countries. Watch this video by young women and girls from Foodgrains Bank member organizations to the Prime Minister. Show your support by sharing this video and using the hashtags: #IDW2019 #MoreCanada and #CanadaForHer.

Your support is helping MCC and partner PDL (Partnership for Local Development), work together to build sustainable food markets in Haiti. This benefits both poor rural farmers and vulnerable urban populations, specifically children. Watch the video below to see how!

Today is International Day of Education! Education is essential for sustainable development and a pathway towards improved livelihoods. Read how your support has allowed MCC to partner with organizations like El Comedor de Niños, located in Montero, Bolivia, to provide care for children and skills training workshops for adults! mcccanada.ca/stories/skills-life #EducationDay #MCCinBolivia #skillsforlife

Planting Peace Gathering 2019 is happening April 28 - May 4! All young adults ages 18-30 are invited to come out for a week of fun and learning about new ways to promote peacebuilding in the community. Registration is now open! Visit mccab.ca/planting-peace for full details and to register.

Join us for a warm beverage on February 9th between 10:30am - 2:30pm and experience the art of tying comforters, while helping to bring warmth to families facing disaster and conflict around the world! This event is open to anyone ages 10 and up and registration is not required. See full details in event description below.

The Committee Alberta launches Friday, January 11! Stay up to date on all things Peacebuilding by liking our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCommitteeAB/ Sign up for the monthly newsletter here: mccab.ca/the-committee

Ages 10+ welcomed! - this is an intergenerational event
Come warm up with a latte or hot chocolate and experience comforter tying! No experience required - we will teach you how! Drop by anytime on February 9th, 2019 between 10:30am - 2:30pm.
An MCC comforter consists of a top layer of fabric, a bottom layer of fabric, and a filler in the middle. In order to keep the layers from shifting during daily use and washing, all the layers need to be secured together - this is whe...re comforter tying comes in. It's a simple hand stitch that helps the blankets last as long as possible.
MCC comforters are a tradition that has been providing care around the world for over 50 years. Comforters will be sent around the world to families in areas of conflict or disaster. A handmade comforter provides not only warmth but also a tangible message of hope and comfort, showing people that their needs are not forgotten.
Last year comforters were shipped to Jordan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), Ukraine, Iraq, Zambia, Syria, Somalia, Lebanon, Haiti, Burkina Faso, Canada, the U.S.
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Hey, Young Adults! The Committee - a community of young people who believe that together, we can do more, is launching this Friday! Sign up today to make sure you get your copy of this month's newsletter! Also, check out and like our Facebook page to join the conversation and never miss a beat about all things peacebuilding! To learn more visit: mccab.ca/the-committee

Just one week left to apply for a travel subsidy for the 2019 Ottawa Student Seminar happening in February! Seminar registration is due January 18, make sure you get your travel subsidy confirmed before then. Contact Carol at: carolmcnaughton@mccab.ca

We are hiring for a full-time CoSA (Circles of Support and Accountability) program Coordinator! For details and to apply, click here: https://bit.ly/2FmjZ8v Please do not apply via Facebook. Posting closes February 15!

El Comedor de Niños, an MCC partner in Montero, Bolivia provides opportunities for women to learn marketable skills, as well as care and extra-curricular education for children. Children have access to large vegetable gardens at two different facilities in the city where they learn to grow nutritious food. The children harvest the vegetables and share the produce among themselves.
MCC Photo/Matt Sawatzky

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i love to world - peace nature human and Canadian people. they are lovely and helpfully