African News & Stories

August 6, 2019
Improved mobility, a gift that transforms lives
To reach people in remote places with devices that increase mobility and independent living, Global Health partners with a prosthetics workshop in Bo, Sierra Leone, and a Personal Energy Transportation workshop in Kitwe, Zambia.

August 5, 2019
First health center opens in rural Congo village
Osio is a village located more than 25 kilometers from Kisangani city. Each year for many years, the population of this village might travel thousands of kilometers to receive medical care.

July 5, 2019
United Methodists react to Ebola death in Goma
United Methodist leaders added their voices to the World Health Organization’s warning that with the spread of Ebola to Goma, the outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern.

July 5, 2019
The United Methodist Church response to Ebola in East Congo
Global Ministries responds to Ebola crisis in the East Congo, provides training and prevention methods during a time of great need.

July 5, 2019
Love and human dignity make an UMCOR WASH project in Mozambique
UMCOR helps a school in Mozambique receive new sanitation and water facilities, while its students gain life lessons in community organizing, project coordination and human dignity for all.

July 4, 2019
In Focus: Sustainable Development
During the month of July, follow along as we share the importance and impact of UMCOR’s sustainable development work around the world.

May 30, 2019
Moving forward as one: United Methodists in Burundi
Two years after announcing their intention to reconcile, United Methodists in Burundi prepare the way for growth, mission and service in a reunited church.

May 30, 2019
Global mission grants rehabilitate health facilities worldwide
Since 2017, more than $8 million has been given and 46 facilities have been renovated, increasing the standard of care in rural communities.

May 30, 2019
Global Ministries awards study grants
One hundred six students from 31 countries will receive study grants totaling $585,817 for the 2019-20 academic year from Global Ministries.

May 29, 2019
Through training in the Philippines, Africans enhance C-section skills
United Methodist-related Mary Johnston Hospital staff share expertise with doctors, nurses from Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe.
April 29, 2019
Planting seeds of hope and faith in Senegal
David Makobo, an agricultural missionary in Senegal, navigates climate, gender stereotypes, Christian education and fishing without water all in a day’s work.

March 28, 2019
Church mobilizes to help cyclone survivors
In the wake of Cyclone Idai three annual conferences in Mozambique are working to support survivors.