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STORIES OF IMPACT WORLDWIDE

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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Virtual orientation offered for Mission Volunteer program

Interested in learning more about the MIssion Volunteer program or discerning future long-term service? Register for the September

Ecumenical peace message marks 70th anniversary of Korean War

Read the message issued by global partners who are committed to ongoing efforts for peace and healing in Korea, including The United Methodist Church and Global Ministries.

COVID-19 fund helps fill the gaps

As grant requests continue to pour in from the U.S. and around the world, UMCOR has awarded $966,069 in grants in four weeks. Global Ministries has supplemented those funds, bringing the total amount of COVID-19 assistance to $1.3 million.

Lamentation and bitter weeping

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, president of the board of Global Ministries, grieves over the unjust deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery and challenges disciples of Jesus Christ to step forth in action.

“We treat, but God heals”: missionary couple serves hospital in Zimbabwe

Emmanuel and Florence Mefor from Nigeria serve as a doctor and midwife at Mutambara Mission Hospital, providing care for more than 140,000 people in the region.

Texas Mission Volunteer continues lifetime commitment to mission

All Sue McCuistion ever wanted to do was make a difference. As a Mission Volunteer, she does this by embodying the love and healing of Christ in communities all around the world.

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Finding a Way: Food Security and Fellowship

Asti White, a Global Mission Fellow, discusses how his ministry in Michigan is addressing food injustice and how they've adapted their methods of fellowship amidst crisis.

UMCOR and Church of the Brethren partnership puts kids first

United Methodists are long-time supporters of Children Disaster Services, a critical coordinating agency of the Church of the Brethren. With UMCOR grants and prayers and many volunteer hours, United Methodists help to care for the youngest family members when disasters strike.

World Refugee Day: Every Action Counts

On World Refugee Day, UMCOR shares this story of a Syrian refugee family in Lebanon who finds hope in the caring presence of an UMCOR partner. This day, every action counts in the effort to create a more just, inclusive and welcoming world for everyone.

A little hope saves lives

Farmers in India have battled severe drought conditions for decades, leading some to lose hope. UMCOR partners with the Church Auxiliary for Social Action, a service agency of the National Council of Churches in India, to reach marginalized families in ways that help them survive the drought season and develop a different plan for the future.

Partners in health and healing: conferences come together for DRC hospital upgrades

Through their relationship in mission, the North Texas, West Ohio and North Katanga annual conferences celebrate vital upgrades to Lupandilo Hospital in Kamina, DRC.

Lamentation and Bitter Weeping

Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, president of the board of Global Ministries, grieves over the unjust deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery and challenges disciples of Jesus Christ to step forth in action.

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