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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 farm fosters hope in Congo

In eastern Congo, a thriving farm funded through the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative combines vegetable, pig and fish farming to strengthen local food security and generate sustainable income for the community and the church.
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UMCOR and CWS: Care and resettlement for Ukrainian refugees in Moldova

Caring for refugees from Ukraine who crossed into neighboring countries is the latest chapter of an UMCOR-CWS partnership that began in the mid-1940s.

UMCOR Sager Brown Depot to welcome volunteers again

UMCOR Sager Brown Depot reopens after pandemic closure to host previously scheduled volunteer teams starting in March 2023.

Join us in prayer for Ukraine on Friday, Feb. 24

Roland Fernandes, general secretary, offers a prayer for peace, strength and guidance as Ukraine marks one year of war and resistance.

UMCOR response to earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

UMCOR provides an initial grant for emergency relief in Turkey and Syria after devastating earthquake.

UMCOR supports three annual conferences with early relief grants

“We pray for generosity and provision,” said North Georgia Bishop Robin Dease, “asking individuals, churches and organizations to contribute to UMCOR.”

UMCOR’s partnership with IOCC provides Ukrainians more access to shelters, psychosocial programing and human trafficking prevention

Multimillion-dollar funding will benefit displaced persons and refugees in Poland, Romania and Ukraine.

UMCOR statement regarding Administration’s recent Title 42 policy change 

Global Ministries/UMCOR wholeheartedly endorses the Immigration Law & Justice (ILJ) Network’s statement expressing serious concerns about the recent expansion of the Title 42 public health order regarding immigration.

Agriculture Initiative in Mozambique

Where once the land was wild and idol, 75 acres of land owned by the Mozambique United Methodist Church have been put into production and now yield fruits in their harvest seasons.

UMCOR supports flood survivors from Kentucky to Mississippi

In 2022, torrential rains brought severe flooding to many states in the U.S. UMCOR responded quickly and continues to accompany communities into recovery.

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.

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