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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.

This moment matters for the migrant community

An Advent reflection from Shiela Mae Aguilar-Hablan, a Global Mission Fellow working in Hong Kong with the Mission for Migrant Workers.
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UMCOR awards $2 million to support migrants as policies shift

Through two key partnerships with the Immigration Law and Justice Network and Church World Service, UMCOR addresses urgent humanitarian needs.

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.

UMCOR awards new grants for displaced communities in Ukraine

As U.S. government support for Ukraine decreases, directors of UMCOR and Global Ministries approve grants that help fill some gaps and ease uncertainty.

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

UMC signs Ecumenical Declaration: Defending Refuge

Faith communities unite in historic declaration to defend refugees at critical crossroads for U.S. policy.

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.

Meeting Christ at the table

An UMCOR Mustard Seed Migration Grant helps Legacy UMC in North Dakota use cooking as way to create welcome, fellowship and community for Ukrainian immigrants.

Global Ministries condemns new immigration policies in U.S.

General Secretary Roland Fernandes writes current border security policies disregard the fundamental dignity and rights of migrants.

Supporting migrant workers in Hong Kong

Missionary Joy Prim works with migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong to provide them with shelter, legal aid and emotional support.

Global Ministries welcomes ceasefire, commits to continued support of Gaza

General Secretary Roland Fernandes offers a statement on the ceasefire agreement and the mission agency’s commitment to continue working for a just and sustainable peace.

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

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