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News & Stories

Migration & Refugees

Explore how your gifts and our global partnerships connect local churches and communities in mission to alleviate human suffering around the world.

Called by God to welcome refugees and migrants

World Refugee Day reminds us of our personal, scriptural and theological roots to affirm and welcome refugees seeking safety today.
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Yambasu farm fosters hope in Congo

In eastern Congo, a thriving farm funded through the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative combines vegetable, pig and fish farming to strengthen local food security and generate sustainable income for the community and the church.

Caring for vulnerable migrants as they cross Central America

UMCOR helps to feed women, children and adolescents as they travel in a migrant caravan though Guatemala.

United Methodists flee insecurity in Mozambique

In response to the displacement of thousands of people, UMCOR is supplying materials for temporary shelter as well as food, hygiene and health items.

UMCOR reaches Syrian refugees

UMCOR’s work with Syrian refugees living in Lebanon and Jordan engages with four partners to provide counseling, rent and medical assistance and clearing of landmines.

UMCOR assists flood survivors in Congo

More than 500 families affected by severe flooding in April received much needed assistance in the form of food, hygiene items and medical supplies.

Love and relief for Venezuelan migrants

In South America, an UMCOR partnership extends the ministries of Methodists in Peru, Brazil and Colombia who offer welcome to those fleeing Venezuela.

Yambasu farm fosters hope in Congo

In eastern Congo, a thriving farm funded through the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative combines vegetable, pig and fish farming to strengthen local food security and generate sustainable income for the community and the church.

Hospitality continues for detained immigrants during pandemic

After 20 months in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, J. underwent major surgery and was then released ...

Multicultural church’s history inspires support for immigrants

Decades of support and funding from Global Ministries’ Community Developers Program has helped Buena Vista UMC increase outreach within its community.

Partners work together for asylum seekers

Asylum seekers in New York, Miami and Houston find a new avenue of hope through an UMCOR, Justice For Our Neighbors and Church World Service partnership. The UMCOR Asylum Project seeks to provide legal representation and case management for those with compelling reasons not to return to their home countries.

Contact Information

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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info@umcmission.org

Media Inquiries

Susan Clark, Chief Communications Officer
media@umcmission.org
800-862-4246