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Yambasu farm fosters hope in Congo

In eastern Congo, a thriving farm funded through the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative combines vegetable, pig and fish farming to strengthen local food security and generate sustainable income for the community and the church.
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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.

United Methodist Committee on Relief Grant Helps Church World Service Support Afghan Allies

Thanks to a new $100,000 grant from the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), long-time partner Church World Service, a key organization in the welcome effort, will have funds that its nationwide resettlement network can use.

UMCOR’s international humanitarian relief in 2021

UMCOR has supported partners around the world this year to provide relief for people affected by storms, earthquakes, volcanoes, COVID-19 lockdowns, armed conflict and more. This update includes key international responses and major grants.
Former UMC Missionary Andrew Lee with participants in a children's ministry in Cambodia.

UMCOR responses in 2021 continue to climb

A three-part overview of the work of UMCOR in the first three-quarters of 2021. This Part 1 in the series outlines disaster response in the United States.

Church work continues in Afghanistan

Through ecumenical partnerships on the ground, United Methodists continue to work to improve life for Afghans, as they have since the 1960s.

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.

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Susan Clark, Chief Communications Officer
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