Relief, development and podcast

About Relief, development and podcast

Relief, Development and Podcast, is a podcast from Mennonite Central Committee. This show is about connecting with the realities faced by displaced and people made vulnerable around the world. Episodes feature special guests, stories from the field and updates about people and programs making an impact all around the world. Together we'll hear stories about relief, development and peace, and how your support for MCC helps to meet basic human needs and work for peace and justice.

Publisher

Mennonite Central Committee

Category

business · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 May 2020

Latest episode

25 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

66 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Apr 2025

   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 partners share firsthand accounts of the destruction, the immediate relief efforts, and the ongoing challenges faced by the communities. Tune in to hear powerful stories of survival, solidarity, and the unwavering commitment to helping those in need. Donate to MCC earthquake response:  https://mcc.org/myanmar Transcript (https://mcc.org/media/document/142832)

2. 

   20 Mar 2025

   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 triumphs of the Mennonite Central Committee's meat canning operations. From the early days of the mobile meat canner to the grand opening of the new 10,000 square foot facility, discover how this initiative has brought together thousands of volunteers and provided essential relief to communities around the world. Tune in and be inspired by the power of collective action and the motto, "Together we can." Apply to be a mobile meat canner opperator: https://mcc.org/canner-operator Transcript

3. 

   12 Feb 2025

   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 Rwandan genocide of the Tutsis. Full transcript and show notes here.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

4.3 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

64

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

84

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