Latest news from MCIC
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Fair Trade Fashion Show
Posted February 8th 2010
Be Yourself. Be Bold. Be the Change.
Make a fashion statement!
In buying fair trade and locally made clothing, you are taking a stand against exploitation and child labour. Check out our Photo Gallery for the latest ethical fashions.
These outfits were featured in a Fair Trade Fashion Show event organized by MCIC for International Development Week 2010.
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Manitoba Reaches Out to Haiti Posted January 13th 2010
As the world is scrambling to get details on what will likely be one of the most devastating natural disasters of the decade, Manitobans and Manitoba organizations are springing into action by preparing for massive relief efforts.
The Government of Manitoba has announced it will provide $200,000 for relief and rehabilitation in Haiti. These funds will be presented to the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) for distribution among its member organizations involved in operations in Haiti.
Read more for a list of organizations accepting donations.
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Visiting Bishops Speak of Typhoon Aftermath Posted November 19th 2009
Bishops Eliezer Pascua and Mariano Inong made the long trek to Manitoba this November to relate their firsthand experiences with flood relief in the Philippines. As representatives of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP), Pascua and Inong have been involved with implementing the flood relief projects funded through Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) by the Government of Manitoba.
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Money from Manitoba Helps Typhoon Victims Posted November 12th 2009
The Manitoba Government’s $100,000 grant to the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC) is helping thousands of victims of Typhoon Ketsana get their lives back on track by providing them with shelter, food and basic necessities.
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Manitoba Contributes $100,000 for Flood Relief in Philippines Posted September 29th 2009
Premier Gary Doer offered his condolences on Tuesday, September 29 to the families of those who have lost their lives as a result of the devastating typhoon that battered the Philippines on Saturday and pledged $100,000 in support of the relief effort. The money will be administered by the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC).
“Our thoughts are with those who lost family and friends in this devastating typhoon,” said Doer. “I am pleased to be able to offer support on behalf of the Province of Manitoba in this time of great need.”
