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Humanitarian Relief and Recovery (UMCOR)

Learn how your support of humanitarian relief and recovery efforts help to alleviate human suffering through migration, agriculture, environmental sustainability and disaster relief programs worldwide.

Yambasu Initiative Transforms Communities in Eastern Angola

With support from Global Ministries, an agriculture program boosts livelihoods and food security for more than 600 families.
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Call for solidarity with United Methodist Church in Mozambique

General Secretary Roland Fernandes encourages prayer for people of Mozambique after armed conflict and natural disaster produce mass displacement.

United Methodists flee insecurity in Mozambique

In response to the displacement of thousands of people, UMCOR is supplying materials for temporary shelter as well as food, hygiene and health items.

New class of Global Ministries EarthKeepers expands purpose

Commissioned in an online service on Dec. 8, 24 EarthKeepers will lead environmental initiatives in their communities, with many focusing on the intersection of stewardship and social justice.

UMCOR reaches Syrian refugees

UMCOR’s work with Syrian refugees living in Lebanon and Jordan engages with four partners to provide counseling, rent and medical assistance and clearing of landmines.

Women Rising Again in Honduras

Women in Honduras gather to explore God’s purpose and calling for their lives and form a new National Board of Methodist Women.

A year like no other

As flooding, storms and wildfires impacted communities across the U.S. this year, UMCOR was there, bringing hope to 101 unique emergencies.

For UMCOR, 2020 is one long emergency

In a year when one disaster seemed to follow another, the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s longtime investment into the training and support of church members who respond — both in the U.S. and globally — is paying off.

Bishop Yambasu agriculture initiative announced by Global Ministries

An agriculture initiative for Africa launched by Global Ministries two years ago has been renamed in memory of the late Bishop John K. Yambasu of Sierra Leone.

UMCOR assists flood survivors in Congo

More than 500 families affected by severe flooding in April received much needed assistance in the form of food, hygiene items and medical supplies.

UMCOR to Consolidate Relief Supply Network Operations

In order to further maximize good stewardship of resources, it was announced at the Board of Directors meeting of the United Methodist Committee on Relief on October 28 ...

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.

General Inquiries

info@umcmission.org

Media Inquiries

Susan Clark, Chief Communications Officer
media@umcmission.org
800-862-4246