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Humanitarian Relief and Recovery

Hope and healing to the most vulnerable

A man hands a girl a bag of tomatoes at a UPA food distribution station in Khan Younis, Gaza. The food distribution was funded by a grant from UMCOR.

Photo: UPA

Global Ministries and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) strengthen United Methodist response to humanitarian crises around the world through disaster relief and recovery, migrant and refugee support, environmental sustainability, and food security and livelihoods.

Our Ministries

Explore the ways we work to alleviate human suffering globally.

What Is UMCOR?

This 2-minute video provides a brief overview of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), the global humanitarian relief arm of The United Methodist Church.

Our Impact

Learn more about the scope of our work in 2024. 

137

worldwide humanitarian crises addressed
In 2024, UMCOR responded to 32 floods, 26 hurricanes and tropical storms, 11 fires, 16 tornadoes, 25 migration events, 1 landslide, 7 public health emergencies, 2 earthquakes and 16 other types of disasters.

454,163

lives directly touched through aid
In 2024, approximately 383,065 people aided by disaster response work, 51,092 by global migration programs, 18,560 by environmental programs and 1,446 impacted by the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative.

187

grants awarded totaling $37.6 million
In 2024, 153 grants were awarded for disaster response and recovery, 18 for global migration, 6 for environmental sustainability and 10 for the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative.

United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Disaster Responses

Get Involved

Join our efforts to care for the most vulnerable around the world.

Make and Donate Relief Supply Kits

Help keep UMCOR’s relief supply kit inventory ready to go by making kits or donating toward the purchase of supplies for kits.

Apply for a Mustard Seed Migration Grant

Your local UMC can “welcome the stranger” by engaging in ministry to migrants and refugees in your community.

Join the Creation Care Network

Connect with other United Methodists leading environmental sustainability ministries in their communities.

Relief and Recovery Resources

Share these resources with your church or on social media in support of Global Ministries and UMCOR’s humanitarian relief and recovery efforts.

UMCOR Sunday Pastor and Leader Kit

Explore resources from United Methodist Communications, designed to help you celebrate the annual UMCOR Sunday offering.

Connecting the Church in Mission: Humanitarian Relief and Recovery

Overview video of UMCOR's work in disaster response, migration and sustainability to strengthen communities worldwide.

UMCOR Overview Brochure

Download a printable PDF copy of the UMCOR overview brochure for use in your church, annual conference or small group.