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Children and youth from Terra Nova village in Quéssua, Angola, join in an effort to combat malaria by filling in low-lying areas that collect water where mosquitoes can breed. The campaign was led by Ben Jacob, a professor from the University of South Florida, who served with a Volunteers in Mission team from the Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church.

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UMCOR Responds to Earthquakes in Venezuela

In response to two major earthquakes that hit the country on June 24, UMCOR has awarded grants to its humanitarian and ecumenical partners in the region to bolster emergency assistance and aid. 

Livestream: Global Mission Fellows Commissioning in Cambodia

Calling the Church to Courageous Partnership in a Divided World

Roland Fernandes delivers centenary Beckly Social Services Lecture at the Methodist Conference in Britain.

“Tithing Careers” to Mentor and Learn in Cambodia

After retiring from life-time careers in education and medical work, Drs. Delecia and Tom Carey began a new career chapter that uses their skills and knowledge in missionary service.

Our Faith Compels Us to Stand With Our Neighbors in Their Time of Need 

As Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections are withdrawn for Haitian and Syrian immigrants in the U.S., General Secretary Roland Fernandes calls upon United Methodists to embody Christ’s call of compassion, accompaniment, and advocacy.  

Church Boosts Public Health – and Gospel – with Water System

A water purification system funded by UMCOR is enabling Trinity United Methodist Church in Naivasha, Kenya, to protect lives and strengthen trust in the community.

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This Moment Matters: Migrants Find Safety and Refuge

From Ukraine to Uruguay, refugees and migrants are finding refuge and rebuilding their lives with the help of the UMC and its partners.

Empowering Mothers to Transform Their Children’s World

The Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre in the West Bank, Israel/Palestine, uses a Global Ministries grant to train mothers of children with disabilities how to continue their child’s rehabilitation at home and become stronger advocates in the community.

Global Ministries Relaunches “Feeding Our Neighbors” Grant Program for 2026 

Funding available for U.S. annual conferences to support food ministries.

Grants Announced to Address Food Insecurity at United Methodist-Related Schools

As students face mounting financial pressures from cuts in student support programs on U.S. university campuses, the General Boards of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry will offer campus food and hygiene insecurity grants for United Methodist-related colleges to help provide food and essential supplies to their students.

Chiricahua Community Health Centers Widens Outreach in Arizona

Global Ministries’ Global Health unit helps provide healthcare and social assistance to a population in the U.S. that is rural, isolated, and predominantly uninsured.

Yambasu Initiative Transforms Communities in Eastern Angola

With support from Global Ministries, an agriculture program boosts livelihoods and food security for more than 600 families.

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