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A faith that welcomes the stranger and cares for migrants

Global Ministries’ and UMCOR’s work with migrants and migrating populations – refugees, asylum seekers and people displaced in their own countries – centers on a long-held Christian tradition and biblical mandate of welcome and hospitality.
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UMCOR year in review: 2021

The United Methodist Committee on Relief answered many appeals for assistance in 2021. What follows are some key responses and a few of the major grants awarded this year to help alleviate suffering around the world.

Helping families feel safe again

UMCOR partners with Cristosal to resettle displaced families in El Salvador.

Newly commissioned EarthKeepers heed a call to heal creation

Global Ministries commissions 17 EarthKeepers from nine U.S. states and the Philippines for ministries that care for the Earth.

Global Ministries support helps South Asia partners prevent and treat COVID-19

When COVID-19 cases skyrocketed in South Asia, support made it possible for partners to mobilize, prevent and treat the virus in their local communities.

Yambasu Agriculture Initiative supports new projects, expands scope in Africa

Global Ministries board of directors approves $1.34 million for new agriculture projects in African episcopal areas to enhance food security, livelihoods and financial sustainability.

UMCOR grant strives to improve access to medical care and safe water in Haiti

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake in August 2021 destroyed much of Haiti’s already fragile infrastructure. A gift honoring UMCOR director killed in 2010 lends support.

Global Ministries board of directors navigate a new age in mission

Global Ministries and UMCOR board of directors continue to shape mission ministry as they approve resources for projects, programs and personnel in a changed world.

Global Ministries, UMCOR approve $10M in grants

At the October 2021 board of directors meeting, grants were approved to support migrants around the globe, agriculture in Africa, disaster survivors in the U.S. and Haiti, and more.

Give love, joy, hope and peace in year-end campaign

Support the many ways in which mission transforms communities and empowers individuals across the globe.

New Advance open to support the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines

“Love Beyond Borders: The Interfaith Movement to End the Pandemic” will support UNICEF’s global vaccine distribution efforts.

Contact Information

Have questions? Send us an inquiry and we’ll get back to you promptly. Please direct all media inquiries to Susan Clark, chief communications officer for Global Ministries and UMCOR.

General Inquiries

info@umcmission.org

Media Inquiries

Susan Clark, Chief Communications Officer
media@umcmission.org
800-862-4246

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