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Burundi Sunflower Project Blossoms into Changed Lives

Global Ministries’ Yambasu Agriculture Initiative empowers communities through sunflower, mushroom, and pig farming.

Churches mobilize after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

Following devastating floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border, UMCOR is supporting emergency relief through partner organization United Mission Nepal (UMN).

Global Ministries and UMCOR Support Ebola Response Efforts in DRC

Grants for training, community outreach, and coordination with health authorities are addressing preparedness and response in affected and high-risk regions.

God’s Mission to Revive Young Lives in Monrovia’s Streets

A National in Mission worker in Liberia answers God’s call to work among youth and young adults who are trapped in addiction, prostitution, and hopelessness.

Church Steps Up Ebola Response in Congo

 A coalition of United Methodist partners are working together to meet medical and communications needs to prevent Ebola’s further spread in the region.

Calling the Church to Courageous Partnership in a Divided World

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

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

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

Proposal introduced for new connectional ministries agency

A proposed unification of four UMC agencies aims to strengthen collaboration, mission impact, and long-term sustainability across the church.
Newly commissioned missionaries, Lavington United Church, Nairobi, Kenya. April 8, 2026. Photo: Susan Clark

Missionaries Commissioned for Service in Kenya

Meeting in Nairobi, the joint boards of directors of Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry celebrate 17 new missionaries in placements that circle the globe.
Roland Fernandes at the commissioning

General Secretary Highlights Urgent Call to Peace in Spring Report

Roland Fernandes addresses the Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry boards of directors in a meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Have questions? Send us an inquiry and we’ll get back to you promptly. Please direct all media inquiries to Susan Clark, chief communications officer for Global Ministries and UMCOR.

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Susan Clark, Chief Communications Officer
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800-862-4246