News & Features
Browse UMCOR’s breaking news, releases and announcements, and recent stories from the field.
Extraordinary Giving Connects Conway, SC, with the Congo
—"The bad news kept coming—every time we turned on the TV, we heard about the economy," said Pastor Scott Johnson as he described the climate in which Union United Methodist Church embarked on a Christmas offering campaign to raise funds for the church's new initiative, Union with the Congo.
Supplies Arrive in Zimbabwe
Containers of lifesaving medicine and other supplies from United Methodists have arrived in Zimbabwe.
Human Stories Guide UMCOR’s Hazelwood
When a hurricane is predicted, the Rev. Tom Hazelwood consults weather forecasts and scientific projects to chart its likely path.
New Executive Joins UMCOR in Western Jurisdiction Office
Rev. Brian Diggs is joining the organization, directing the ministry of the newly opened Western Jurisdiction Office in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Preventing AIDS with Information
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), AIDS education is reaching a more diverse population thanks to an UMCOR program that is being led by Dr. Kasanka Mwana Ngoie.
German Central Conference Gives Generously to Fight Malaria in Sierra Leone
A generous gift of approximately $130,000 (100,000 Euros) from the German Central Conference will provide mosquito nets in a national net campaign to take place in Sierra Leone this November.
A Gift of Warmth
Janat Gul was born in Pakistan as a refugee in 1994, while his country was in the midst of a civil war.
Louisiana Conference Proves Disaster Response Capacity
After the monster hurricane season of 2005, the exceptional generosity of United Methodists established a network of UMCOR partners across the US Gulf Coast to assist survivors of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma.
Cleaning Buckets a Tangible Expression of Care
“Cleaning buckets” bring hope to survivors in all types of disaster situations, including fires, earthquakes and floods.
Journey to Hope
Chuma is among millions of Zimbabweans who crossed the border into South Africa in search of a place of refuge and a better life.
UMCOR Responds to Gaza Relief Needs
With a tentative cease-fire holding between Israel and Hamas, humanitarian organizations are stepping up their assistance to Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip.
Raise an Eco-Palm Branch
Anna Sentana lives in the town of Carmelita, Guatemala where she and her community rely on the harvesting, processing, and selling of palms for their livelihood.
UMCOR’s 100-Ton Challenge is Over Halfway Mark
Since the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) issued its 100-Ton Challenge for United Methodists to increase their purchases of fairly traded goods on World Fair Trade Day 2008, 56.5 tons have been purchased towards this goal.
United Methodists Look to Assist Civilians in Gaza
United Methodists are trying to assist with the ongoing need for aid to civilians caught in the war zone of the Gaza Strip.
Generous Donations Bring Healing to Zimbabwe
United Methodist health facilities in Zimbabwe remain open in the face of the country's burgeoning health and economic crises.
