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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.

Photo: Mike DuBose, UM News

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Encounter with Christ supplies grants for ministry

Through the Encounter with Christ permanent fund, Global Ministries awards grants to 11 partners in support of mission within marginalized communities of Latin America and the Caribbean.

World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel

World Council of Churches (WCC) invites people and churches all over the world to pray, advocate and stand in solidarity with people in the Holy Land, September 16-22, 2024.

Humanitarian leader Jim Cox returns to UMCOR as executive director

Cox, who rejoins UMCOR on Oct. 7, 2024, brings experience in disaster response and health programming as well as a strong knowledge of The United Methodist Church.

Medical missionaries improve care at Old Mutare Hospital

With new facilities completed, Dr. Emmanuel and Florence Mefor are helping to tackle funding to feed patients and make additional improvements.

Resolution and letter on Israel and Palestine

Global Ministries joins the World Methodist Council in calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, supporting humanitarian aid and working to bring about a just peace in Israel and Palestine.

Church brings vital aid to flood victims in Tanzania

In the wake of severe floods in the Masai and Morogoro districts, UMCOR's $50,000 grant has provided vital food and supplies to hundreds of families. Rev. Idda John Ngowi praised the aid for boosting community morale.

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WCC hosts General Secretary Roland Fernandes

The World Council of Churches (WCC) hosted Fernandes in Switzerland for a collaborative visit and dialogue from August 18-20.

Scripture, swimming and s’mores the world over

It’s the season of summer church camps for many in the Northern Hemisphere. Missionary Jennifer Moore describes the fun in North Macedonia.

How UMCOR responds to disaster…and how you can help

From initial relief to long-term recovery, learn how UMCOR connects survivors to the help they need to rebuild their lives.

UMC health facilities prepared and responding to mpox cases

The World Health Organization alert on mpox issued Aug. 14 was no surprise to UMC health facilities in East Congo. Their mpox patients have been increasing for months.

The danger of mines and live ordnance in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine continues, UMCOR works with the Mines Advisory Group to save lives at risk of injury and death from unexploded ordnance.

Taking church to the streets

Missionary Eliad Dias dos Santos believes the church must extend its presence into the streets to develop ministry that truly serves the people who live there.

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