Ida victims not forgotten in Pennsylvania
UMCOR support of Project Restoration, a ministry of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, has led to the repair of 20 homes with at least 40 more to come.
Global Ministries staffer mourned near and far
As reported by United Methodist News, the Rev. Edgar Avitia Legarda traveled across Latin America and beyond for Global Ministries, encouraging mission and tending relationships with various Methodist groups.
Cyclone Freddy aid reaches Madagascar
Funds from UMCOR provided food for more than 150 families affected by the deadly storm.
Church gives hope to people living with HIV in Congo
Through funding from Global Ministries, more than 100 women living with HIV in the Kivu Conference are receiving counseling, transportation help and microcredit loans.
United Methodists killed in Congo flooding
Over 175 people died after torrential rains overflowed the Chibira River in South Kivu. Through UMCOR, local disaster management coordinators in East Congo are supporting relief efforts.
Consultation charts way for missional church
More than 80 delegates and partners from Africa met with Global Ministries staff to discuss the future of mission on the continent as the denomination moves from being a missionary to a missional church.
UMCOR assists displaced families in East Congo
Five hundred of the most vulnerable displaced households in northeastern Congo have received food and other assistance from UMCOR to help purchase 38 tons of food for families who have fled insecurity in the region.
UMCOR response: Church members slain in Ethiopia
After 37 people, including some United Methodists, were killed during an attack, UMCOR awarded a grant to provide food and hygiene kits and address other immediate needs of people affected by the civil unrest.
United Methodists pass plate for Ukraine
United Methodists are finding various ways to raise funds for UMCOR in support of those displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Bishop Yambasu Agriculture Initiative harvests first crops
More than 150 acres of rice farms were recently cultivated in Sierra Leone and the purchase of machinery will ease and speed harvesting in the future.