Stories

In response to an increase in violence against Asian Americans in the U.S., a series of monthly webinars is creating a safe space where Asian Americans and their allies can learn about and discuss issues of racism.

EarthKeeper Angie Gage in Cherokee Village, Arkansas, discovers how growing a garden can build community, provide food and feed the soul.

UMCOR partners with the Florida Annual Conference to develop a “Blue Sky” disaster preparedness program, getting ready for probable weather events in fall 2021 and beyond.

In sub-Saharan Africa, Global Ministries focuses particularly on abundant health for pregnant women, mothers and young children in economically vulnerable communities. For World Breastfeeding Week, remember that breastfeeding is an invaluable part of health for both mother and child.

The Lupandilo Hospital in Kamina, North Katanga, DRC, has recorded a 50% drop in malaria deaths over the past two years, a result of an Imagine No Malaria campaign that provides free nets, treatment and information for communities.

Current and former US-2s share thoughts about their mission experience and becoming part of a community that has a 70-year legacy in The United Methodist Church.

Global Health partners with Engineers in Action to bring clean water and sanitation facilities to schools, churches and whole communities.

This UMCOR update, part three of a three-part series, summarizes UMCOR’s work with refugees, migrants and asylum seekers in 2021.

A new program in Phnom Penh helps people stay out of human trafficking networks.

Tensions remain high as rebels target civilians, threatening lives and livelihoods and killing scores of people.

Methodism was planted and took root 100-years ago among the Otetela-speaking people of Tunda in Eastern Congo. This year, United Methodists there completed construction of a new hospital.

Mission volunteers Lyn and Gene Saltzman are putting their deep knowledge of farming to use in Tennessee, planting and harvesting produce for four counties served by Reelfoot Rural Ministries.