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Raising nutritional levels in Sierra Leone through proactive training
Global Mission Fellow Trobby Kandala, from Zambia, describes his role as an environmental advocate in Sierra Leone.
Firsts for the UMC of Serbia, North Macedonia and Albania
As we gathered as one body, inspired by Ephesians 4:4, we shared our triumphs and struggles, our hopes and disappointments, our joys and our frustrations.
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.
Providing a safe community space in South Los Angeles
Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Los Angeles received a Community Developers Program programmatic grant, made possible through Human Relations Day offerings, to build a new computer lab, one more goal in its long-term community development plan.
A Christmas Reflection from Roland Fernandes, General Secretary  
Christmas celebrates, and mission shares – through the birth of Jesus Christ - the presence of God’s constant love in a world of uncertainties.
UMCOR support flood survivors in U.S.
In 2022, torrential rains brought severe flooding to many states in the U.S. UMCOR responded quickly and continues to accompany communities into recovery.
Human Relations Day to be celebrated on Sunday, January 15, 2023
Special Sunday Offering of the UMC benefits neighborhood ministries, community advocacy programs.
Relief for people in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine escalates, UMCOR engages with more partners inside and outside Ukraine to care for war-weary people whose lives have been disrupted and overburdened with loss.