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Indigenous Boarding School fellowship launches

Global Ministries joins the General Commission on Archives and History and United Women in Faith in launching a new fellowship as a part of the denomination’s effort to educate and own its role in the harm inflicted on Native Americans through the centuries. 
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UMCOR assists displaced families in East Congo

Five hundred of the most vulnerable displaced households in northeastern Congo have received food and other assistance from UMCOR to help purchase 38 tons of food for families who have fled insecurity in the region.

Inclusive and compassionate mission in Mongolia

The small but strong United Methodist Church in Mongolia is a place of belonging for many, but especially minority groups. It ordained its first two local elders in mission – both women - and program development is aimed at children, youth and older adults in need of resources and care.

Changing contexts, changing lives: international GMF program catalyzes growth for young adults

Four International track Global Mission Fellows reflect on ways the program has challenged them to grow personally and spiritually.
Youth Workers Fish Farming Cote d'Ivoire

Job creation through fish farming in Côte d’Ivoire

With a grant from Global Ministries’ Yambasu Agriculture Initiative, the Côte d'Ivoire Annual Conference has constructed fishponds to produce tilapia and built a savings and loan program for women.

Reaching beyond fear to find friends

When I reached Montevideo, Uruguay, to begin missionary service as a Global Mission Fellow, I thought I would be working with youth and children. But the first place church leaders assigned me was Espacio VAR, which operates a shelter for people who have no permanent homes.

Supporting resilience in Haiti, hard-hit by disasters

Global Ministries’ and UMCOR’s relief and recovery efforts and global health interventions in Haiti center on Haitian-led efforts to build stronger and more resilient infrastructure systems and community networks that include planning and preparation for future disasters.

Agriculture trainees harvest knowledge from farm visits

A team of 27 Yambasu Agriculture Initiative (YAI) trainees attending the Songhai Center in Benin visited two farms of Songhai graduates who have gone into farming entrepreneurship after receiving training.

Building friendships through love

One of the greatest necessities and challenges for Christians is to genuinely love those whom we serve, especially those whom we do not know.

God provides willing vessels to serve Hancock County, Mississippi

By God’s grace, I have settled into my new position as Community Outreach Coordinator with Gulfside Assembly of Waveland, Mississippi, and I absolutely love it. I am surrounded by the best of the best who have helped with my transition.

Discerning “God’s transforming voice” in mission

Jonathan, a physically challenged maintenance worker at the hospital, often catches a lift with me after work. In appreciation, Jonathan says, “May God give you long life.” He is slow at walking to the vehicle and in getting in and out.

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
media@umcmission.org
800-862-4246

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