New Churches Take Root in Madagascar
Global Ministries missionary the Rev. Eric Kalumba Nkulu, assigned as a church planter, led an evangelism journey that began construction on two new church buildings in Sambava and Ankijabe.
Church Supports Families Affected by War in Congo
GOMA, Congo | UMCOR, working through its Disaster Management Office in the East Congo Episcopal Area, gave monthly food kits to 300 vulnerable United Methodist households in Goma over six months and a church orphanage housing 22 children received separate food support. Working with local church leaders to find the most vulnerable families, the UMCOR support […]
United Methodists, Korean Methodists Renew Mission Partnership
Global Ministries and the Korean Methodist Church’s mission board signed a seven-article covenant on Oct. 14 in Sokcho, South Korea.
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.
Church Expands Access to Clean Water in Liberia
The Liberia Conference’s Water for Life initiative, supported by Global Ministries’ Global Health unit, recently provided 25 water wells and 15 toilets in rural communities across all four districts.
Churches mobilize after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
Following devastating floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border, UMCOR is supporting emergency relief through partner organization United Mission Nepal (UMN).
Church Installs Rainwater Tanks in Isolated Congolese Village
A rainwater collection project installed by the Eastern Congo Disaster Management Office is designed to combine disaster response and health programming to address the needs of communities affected by conflict.
Church Steps Up Ebola Response in Congo
 A coalition of United Methodist partners are working together to meet medical and communications needs to prevent Ebola’s further spread in the region.
Church farms combat food insecurity in Congo
With support from the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative, United Methodists in the South Congo Conference address food insecurity with new church farming projects that transform lives and sow the seeds of self-sufficiency.
Mission hospitals give hope to expectant mothers
The Mother, Newborn and Child Health departments at Old Mutare and Mutambara District mission hospitals in Zimbabwe have undergone remarkable transformations, resulting in better care for pregnant mothers. Missionary and midwife, Florence Mefor, worked to connect United Methodist partners across the world for support in this endeavor.
