100 years of MCC / guest historian Esther Epp-Tiessen
Relief, development and podcast
Release Date: 10/28/2020
COVID-19 at the border / guest border and migration coordinator Katherine Smith
Relief, development and podcast
This episode we explore how COVID-19 is affecting people crossing borders as they navigate an already complex and often unsafe system. Featuring a story from Josefa (real name not used for security reasons), who is seeking asylum to the United States after fleeing her home in Venezuela. Host Scott Campbell also interviews Katherine Smith, the border and migration coordinator for MCC's West Coast office.
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Gender and COVID-19/ guest humanitarian response coordinator Annie Loewen
Relief, development and podcast
Etaferaw Anke in Ethiopia shares a story about how COVID-19 has impacted her clothing business, making it difficult for her to provide for herself and her daughter.
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(Nearly) a year into the COVID-19 pandemic / guest health coordinator Paul Shetler Fast
Relief, development and podcast
Dr. Christian Isichei, from MCC partner Faith Alive in Nigeria, shares a story about a 16-year-old girl named Emmanuela who recovered from COVID-19 to go on to help others in her community struggling with the virus.
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A year in review / guest Rick Cober Bauman
Relief, development and podcast
On this episode of the podcast we talk to Rick Cober Bauman, Executive Director of MCC Canada, about the challenges and successes of the last year and looking ahead to 2021. We also ask him a question from a listener and get more personal with rapid-fire 20 questions.
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O what a Christmas / guest The Daily Bonnet's Andrew Unger
Relief, development and podcast
Christmas is just around the corner and this episode is our gift to you. A reprieve from this year.
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Demining in Laos / guest peacebuilder Gopar Tapkida
Relief, development and podcast
On this episode of the show, we're talking about peace.
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100 years of MCC / guest historian Esther Epp-Tiessen
Relief, development and podcast
It's MCC's 100th birthday! Today on the show we're talking about how MCC was formed and hearing stories from the early years. Featuring Esther Epp-Tiessen who *literally* wrote the book on the history of MCC Canada.
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Loaves and fishes story in Colombia / guest Hutterite Elaine Hofer
Relief, development and podcast
This episode takes a deep dive into the topic of community, featuring a "loaves and fishes" story from an MCC partner in Colombia, an interview with Elaine Hofer, a Hutterite woman, and a story about the "dragon" of Addis Ababa.
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A short break and update
Relief, development and podcast
We're taking a short break this month from our usual episodes to bring you an update from Mark Epp, Director of International Program for MCC Canada. He shares some of the challenges and surprises we've encountered in responding to COVID-19. We also bring you a "bright spot story" from Lucas Land, former MCC staff in Bolivia. We'll be back next month with another full episode.
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Laughing through fear in Syria / guest comedian Matt Falk
Relief, development and podcast
On this episode of the show, Rima (full name not used for security reasons), who works for an MCC partner in Syria, shares about how she and her colleagues found joy amidst danger when a bomb fell nearby during a craft workshop.
info_outlineIt's MCC's 100th birthday! Listen in for the story of how MCC was formed and the story of Anna Janzen Funk, one of the women who ran MCC's first relief kitchen. Featuring Esther Epp-Thiesen who *literally* wrote the book on the history of MCC Canada.