Mennonite Central Committee

Seed

Reflect.  Serve.  Advocate.

Politics and Power

As a former student of politics, I know that there is as much theory written about politics as there are politicians. Politics often refers to the interactions between nations or people groups, where questions of agency, authority and the acquisition of power are played out, from anywhere on the...

God Moves

Answering the question of what it means to see God moving and working in our midst is not only challenging, but also the reflection of a unique perspective. In the professional world of development and social transformation, the activities of a Divine Being are not often brought into...

Non-violent March for Holistic Reparations

The communities of the municpality of El Carmen, including Caño Berruguita, are planning a non-violent march in April. Here is their press release. Stay tuned for more...

Seed 3 is now accepting applications!

Seed 3 will officially begin in October 2013. Please spread the word that Seed has begun accepting applications for a new group of participants. The application is posted here on the MCC website....

Challenges & Creative Solutions

It is a new year. In communities in Colombia, especially rural areas, the first day of January is significant for the rest of the year. It is a day to go to the creek, to cook a delicious lunch and to celebrate life. It is a day to reflect on what has gone before and...