About International Disaster Response

When disaster strikes outside of the US-whether a natural or human-made disaster- UMCOR serves as the primary channel for United Methodist assistance.  UMCOR moves in concrete ways to ease human suffering and do whatever possible to restore normal life. 

UMCOR works in partnership with Central conferences of the United Methodist Church and other Methodist bodies, and other international relief agencies to implement programs directly in several regions around the world. UMCOR programs seek to strengthen local leaders and create partnerships with local institutions.  We seek to establish projects that are designed and implemented by the beneficiaries. To benefit the greatest possible number of people, UMCOR projects strive to maximize local and regional resources and systems.

UMCOR is able to respond to disasters in areas where there is no United Methodist presence through partner organizations such as ACT International and Church World Service.  UMCOR works with both international and local aid organizations to provide the assistance people need to recover from disaster.