African News & Stories

Dr. Aquilas Soronaka’s ordination brings renewed hope and energy for a mission initiative focused on congregational development and leadership.

Three scholars share how the World Communion Sunday offering gave them the gift of education, transforming their lives and the lives of others in their communities.

Four farms in Zimbabwe saw bumper harvests after receiving support from Global Ministries’ Yambasu Agriculture Initiative.

1,500 households affected by severe flooding in 2022 receive food and other supplies.

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.

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

Reinvestment, a key component and goal in Yambasu Agriculture Initiative projects, is yielding fruits leading to growth and expansion across Africa.

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

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.

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.