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Women and Water – Advancing Equality on World Water Day

Commemorations for World Water Day 2026 focus on the ways that safe and accessible water and sanitation can improve gender equality
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UMCOR aids flood-ravaged Nigeria

1,500 households affected by severe flooding in 2022 receive food and other supplies.
Moms and babies arrive for a growth and development check-up in Mozambique. (Photo: Elizabeth McCormick)

United Methodist health care in Mozambique upholds tradition and expertise

Global Health unit staff visited health facilities to view improvements and discuss challenges in an area of the country hard-hit by cyclones in recent years.

Cyclone Freddy aid reaches Madagascar

Funds from UMCOR provided food for more than 150 families affected by the deadly storm.

Reinvestment in Yambasu Initiative projects leads to growth

Reinvestment, a key component and goal in Yambasu Agriculture Initiative projects, is yielding fruits leading to growth and expansion across Africa.
Dr. Marie Claire Manafundu, who coordinates the church’s Maternal and Child Health Program in eastern Congo, talks with children outside of United Methodist Irambo Health Center in Bukavu, Congo. The United Methodist Church in East Congo offers food support to families affected by HIV and AIDS. (Photo: Philippe Kituka Lolonga, UM News)

Church gives hope to people living with HIV in Congo

Through funding from Global Ministries, more than 100 women living with HIV in the Kivu Conference are receiving counseling, transportation help and microcredit loans.

New class of Global Mission Fellows commissioned in Mozambique

Eighteen Global Mission Fellows (GMF) were sent forth by The United Methodist Church for two years of mission service.
Children walk among the destruction caused by massive flooding in the Bushushu village in Kalehe, Congo. More than 175 people, including 15 United Methodists, died after torrential rains overflowed the Chibira River in South Kivu. (Photo: Philippe Kituka Lolonga, UM News.)

United Methodists killed in Congo flooding

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.

Joint Announcement: The General Board of Global Ministries and East Africa Episcopal Area restore relationship

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

Global Ministries meetings focus on mission in Africa

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

‘Zero malaria’ theme of World Malaria Day is the goal for UMC health work

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.

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