UMCOR News & Stories

Church brings vital aid to flood victims in Tanzania opens a new window
In the wake of severe floods in the Masai and Morogoro districts, UMCOR's $50,000 grant has provided vital food and supplies to hundreds of families. Rev. Idda John Ngowi praised the aid for boosting community morale.
How UMCOR responds to disaster…and how you can help
From initial relief to long-term recovery, learn how UMCOR connects survivors to the help they need to rebuild their lives.
The danger of mines and live ordnance in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine continues, UMCOR works with the Mines Advisory Group to save lives at risk of injury and death from unexploded ordnance.
A little faith and a little (mustard) seed money
An UMCOR Mustard Seed Migration Grant encourages a church to stretch further into mission with local immigrant communities. Here’s how three churches used their grants.
Greenhouses enrich lives at church mission opens a new window
With support from the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative, two greenhouses at Zimbabwe’s Hanwa Mission are helping to fight climate change and grow education at the mission’s schools.
UMCOR renews relief efforts in Gaza
Working with several partners on the ground in Gaza, Global Ministries, through UMCOR, releases new grants to meet basic human needs among Gazan Palestinians.
UMCOR receives top rating from CharityWatch
Spring report awards United Methodist Committee on Relief highest A+ rating
Relieving human suffering for more than 80 years
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) continues to meet the needs of vulnerable populations around the world through a strong network of partners.
First United Methodist Charlotte hosts Vigil for Creation opens a new window
Co-sponsored by Global Ministries, an Earth Day service and vigil called the global church to greater stewardship of creation.
Averting election conflict in Congo opens a new window
The church in Eastern and Southern Congo ran awareness campaigns on conflict and violence before, during and after the country’s recent elections with the help of funding from UMCOR.
How UMCOR partners with U.S. annual conferences opens a new window
Hear from conference disaster response coordinators on what their partnership with UMCOR means to them.
A ministry of prayer and presence in the Middle East
As human attempts to stop the war in Gaza continue, Palestinians ask Christians to pray, believing that God will find a way forward even when the path is not clear.