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This moment matters in Tanzania

An Advent reflection from Rev. Rebecca Maiko, who serves Sebring Mwanza Center in Tanzania, a center that provides access to education for children, health care for their community and peaceful collaboration with members of other faiths.
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Commemorate World AIDS Day with Global Health

Express solidarity on World AIDS Day by supporting United Methodist ministries that reach high school students with information about what HIV is and how to prevent AIDS from spreading in their communities.

This moment matters in Tanzania

An Advent reflection from Rev. Rebecca Maiko, who serves Sebring Mwanza Center in Tanzania, a center that provides access to education for children, health care for their community and peaceful collaboration with members of other faiths.

Let love lead

Global Mission Fellow Lily Maijama’a describes his transformation as he decided to let love lead him out of COVID-19 despair and into God’s purpose.

Joy in what we accomplish together

Missionary Temba Nkomozepi gives an update on the mission of Mujila Falls Agriculture Center in Zambia

Bishop Yambasu agriculture initiative announced by Global Ministries

An agriculture initiative for Africa launched by Global Ministries two years ago has been renamed in memory of the late Bishop John K. Yambasu of Sierra Leone.

UMCOR assists flood survivors in Congo

More than 500 families affected by severe flooding in April received much needed assistance in the form of food, hygiene items and medical supplies.

Accessible health care spreads hope in Nigeria

A year-long Imagine No Malaria program provided bed nets, prophylaxis and treatment in rural communities, reaching 21,075 people in its first six months and saving 2,038 lives.

Working together for health in Zimbabwe

Led by coordinator Hannah Mafunda, the UMC health board makes the most of its resources by collaborating with other religious communities to fight diseases like coronavirus and Ebola.

Educating for peace in pan-African relations

Missionary Jane Kies reflects on how God uses her role as an English teacher at Africa University to foster peace and confidence in the lives of students in their academic careers and beyond.

Reconciling relationships with nature

Rev. Tyler Sit, a Global Ministries EarthKeeper, shares how a program that provides nature-based therapy in support of people of color is impacting his community.

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