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Eighteen Global Mission Fellows (GMF) were sent forth by The United Methodist Church for two years of mission service.

Over 175 people died after torrential rains overflowed the Chibira River in South Kivu. Through UMCOR, local disaster management coordinators in East Congo are supporting relief efforts.

A reflection from General Secretary Roland Fernandes on the Africa Mission Partners Consultation held in Maputo, Mozambique.

More than 80 delegates and partners from Africa met with Global Ministries staff to discuss the future of mission on the continent as the denomination moves from being a missionary to a missional church.

End of long-standing impasse over audit issues will resume Global Ministries’ mission and ministry in East Africa.

Read UMNews story on Global Ministries' recent board meeting held in Maputo, Mozambique.

Through various campaigns and long-term work in rural communities, United Methodist health practitioners in Africa have been working toward the goal of reducing malaria deaths and spreading affordable treatment options, information and prevention strategies across the communities most affected by the disease.

Global Ministries Board of Directors approved an allocation of $5 million for the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative to provide grants to various African annual conferences throughout 2023.

Roland Fernandes, general secretary for Global Ministries and UMCOR, delivers his report to the board of directors in Maputo, Mozambique, focusing on mutual mission partnership and dialogue, ongoing program work and plans for the future.

Death of Innocent P. Afful, a missionary from Ghana serving in Kinshasa, DRC, is an unexpected loss for his family, Global Ministries and the community he served.