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Church builds on Ebola response in Congo

Global Ministries and UMCOR are helping to strengthen the church’s Ebola response in eastern Congo, including building a new treatment center and a large-scale communications campaign.
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United Methodists restore hope and health in eastern Congo

For several years, Global Ministries has accompanied the East Congo Episcopal Area with grants and resources to serve people displaced by regional violence and destruction. This story, covering health services and infrastructure in the region, is Part Two of a two-part series.

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.

Global Ministries signs joint statement calling for end to latest military offensive in Gaza

Statement signed by 21 faith-based organizations calling on Israel to halt Gaza offensive.

Churches navigate financial support for solar projects  

U.S. churches nationwide are using Direct Pay funding for solar conversion, but the program is about to drastically change.

UMCOR and humanitarian partners feed thousands in Gaza

Despite tremendous obstacles, UMCOR and other faith-based humanitarian organizations continue to provide relief in Gaza.

Called by God to welcome refugees and migrants

World Refugee Day reminds us of our personal, scriptural and theological roots to affirm and welcome refugees seeking safety today.

Travel ban to affect United Methodist mission and ministry

A June 5 opinion piece in United Methodist Insight titled “New U.S. Travel Ban Will Harm the United Methodist Church” raises concerns about the potential impact of the travel ban on the worldwide church.

Health, safety and food – UMCOR grants in Haiti

As violence surges and health and safety nets deteriorate across Haiti, UMCOR grants concentrate on those most at risk.

In 3 years, UMC shelters welcome thousands of displaced Ukrainians

"It was a chaotic time. Nobody knew what was happening! The war started, people were dying, and our main purpose was our family’s safety." —Pavlo Osypenko of Life Spring UMC in Kyiv

Clinic in Honduras extends loving care to migrants

The United Methodist Mission in Honduras treats migrants for medical needs as they arrive in Danlí, offering love and a safer journey along the way.

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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
media@umcmission.org
800-862-4246