Aziza, a 29-year-old mother living in Beirut, Lebanon, spends almost all her husband’s income on hospital visits, oxygen and medication to treat her six-month-old son’s lung disease.
 
The family, who lives in a one-room house with a leaky roof, had funds for little else, including food, until they started receiving monthly food vouchers. Mennonite Central Committee’s (MCC) Lebanese partner Popular Aid for Relief and Development (PARD) distributes them.
 
“The quantity of food we’re eating increased, and there’s more variety in it,” says Aziza, expressing the relief of being able to feed her five children, all under 8 years old. “What does a mother want other than seeing her children eating and feeling happy?”
 
The vouchers enabled Aziza to buy things she previously could not, like chicken, milk and cheese — important sources of protein for her children. The food vouchers also have allowed her to save some money to pay for her son’s medical care.
https://mcccanada.ca/stories/amid-economic-disaster-lebanon
 
MCC - Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ 

I just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you. 
This Easter, you—and other caring Canadians of faith just like you—reached out in love to protect vulnerable families in the deserts of Ethiopia and beyond. 
When others stepped back or looked away, you made their wellbeing a priority. In fact, over the last few weeks, you—together with other generous MCC supporters—raised over $450,000 for families fleeing violent conflict around the world. 
What an incredible gift you've given!
We are so grateful that no matter the disaster... no matter the conflict... you are there. 
The people of Ethiopia have been forgotten by so many. 
But not by you. 
Thank you for your continued care and compassion. We feel so fortunate to have you walking alongside us in this work. 
Blessings, John Head

MCC - Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ

There is a severe shortage of food and humanitarian supplies as a result of the conflict in Tigray, with more than 90% of the population there in urgent need of assistance. As part of your Easter worship, you can help families who have been displaced from their homes and are in need of critical care. For example, in Ethiopia a palm mat shelter (tent) costs just $81.94.
https://donation.mcccanada.ca/?where=22EAS-homepage
 
MCC - Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ

If you have access the internet, I beg you to listen to Episode 16 of Undercurrents. Actually, I beg you to listen to all of these Mennonite Central Committee podcasts at https://anchor.fm/undercurrents. Here is the description for this episode:
 
“We go back in time to investigate the heart-pounding, sweaty-palm-inducing thrill of the greatest quilt auction ever caught on tape. Join us for a fun bonus episode of Undercurrents that will whet your appetite for the coming relief sale season!”
 
Check out all things New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale at their website - https://nhmrs.com/ - including a photo of the Renske’s newest (and last) feature quilt.
 
MCC - Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ