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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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Still thanking God for Imagine No Malaria

The Imagine No Malaria program partners with United Methodist health ministries in some of the most affected and least resourced populations on earth to stop this parasitic disease from claiming more human life.
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Global Ministries commits to net-zero emissions by 2050

Global Ministries joins a coalition of 11 United Methodist agencies pledging to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the organizations’ ministries, facilities, operations and investments.

Young Ghanaian focuses on community transformation

Through Asian Rural Institute experience, Joshua Nii Ofori Suttah learns about agriculture, livestock, leadership – and himself.

Defending human rights and building the kindom of God

Evangelization at its core is about communicating the gospel. See how this ecumenical organization in Colombia trains communities in communication and builds the “kindom,” a kinship of God with all God’s people.

UMCOR’s Work on the U.S.-Mexico border

We believe that both humanitarian assistance and policy change are required in this current moment of transition and confusion on the U.S.- Mexico border.

New grants to help churches aid migrants in their communities

Mustard Seed Migration Grants continue UMCOR’s 80-year tradition of welcoming the stranger.

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Discerning direction in a new mission age

An overview of the major decisions on funding and new directions in mission programming from Global Ministries’ Board of Directors Meeting, held virtually, March 24-26

UMCOR grant to help asylum seekers find pathway to safety

Church World Service’s “Leading with Welcome” program receives $1.1 million UMCOR grant to support efforts to rebuild humane immigration system

Exploring faithful service in a “new mission age”

In his semi-annual report to Global Ministries’ board of directors, general secretary Roland Fernandes outlined mission challenges and opportunities facing the global church.

Making Peace Peacefully: Educators and Church Leaders Renew Commitment to Peacebuilding Across Asia Pacific

APAMEI Meeting in Manila Focuses on How Methodist Education Can Build a More Just and Peaceful Asia Pacific Region.

Holy Week devotions from global missionaries

Enrich your faith practice by reading a devotion on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday from missionaries serving the church around the world.

Walking with Jesus

A devotion for Palm Sunday by Anna Troy

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