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Greetings!
I’m Nikki.
This month, I joined the MDS Canada team as communications coordinator. I entered this role following seven years with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Manitoba, where my work has spanned administration, donor stewardship, engagement and a cultivated focus on communications.
I see a lot of parallels between MDS and MCC, including a missional focus on disaster response, a strong tradition of volunteerism, faith through action, and prioritizing the needs and empowerment of vulnerable people. I am thrilled to become a part of MDS’ good work.
Receiving someone’s story is a gift. That is the most beautiful lesson I learned in communications work with MCC. I was continually inspired by the dedication and purpose that propels volunteers, and by the resilience and resourcefulness of the participants in MCC’s work. I know that I will be gifted with stories like these in MDS, too.
Over the coming months, I look forward to opportunities to visit project sites, connecting with volunteers and disaster survivors, and learning about MDS more deeply.
Outside of work, I spend much of my time (trying to) keep up with my toddling daughter. My husband Goodwill, daughter Norah and I live in Winnipeg. As a multicultural family, home means both southern Manitoba and subtropical South Africa to us. We enjoy spending time outdoors and exploring our local community and province. If I had free time, I imagine I would spend it baking, doing yoga and catching up on sleep!
I look forward to coming opportunities to meet you in person.
Grace and peace,
Nikki Hamm Gwala
Mennonite Disaster Service Canada
Communications Coordinator
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