MCC has projects in the countries of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, and Kosova. The wars of the 1990s in this region of Southeast Europe have left an indelible mark on the landscape, economy and lives in this area. MCC partners with individuals and organizations that, often with limited means, work to build peace and unity. MCC work focuses on interreligious efforts for peace, trauma healing, community development, Global Family education sponsorship, material resources such as canned meat and health and school kits.

MCC began in 1920 out of Mennonites’ desire to respond to famine in Ukraine and Russia. Today, MCC continues to provide MCC canned meat, blankets and other aid to this region, supporting the outreach of churches. MCC also works with church unions and organizations in HIV and AIDS prevention, conflict resolution and restorative justice, health care, education and peace-building. Through Global Family, MCC provides support to children’s homes and a university scholarship program.

MCC West Europe works primarily in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Great Britain. However, MCC’s relationships extend to about half a dozen additional countries. In this region, MCC programs emphasize peace-building, working with and through local partners. MCC’s global efforts receive significant support from churches in this area. Another focus is building relationships among Mennonites of western Europe and between western Europe and MCC programs in other parts of the world, including in Canada and the United States.