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  • African American Leaders Fight HIV/AIDS
    11/30/2012 World AIDS Day is this Saturday, December 1. Sharing stories like McKie’s is one way that we honor the struggles of people who are affected by this epidemic. It also shows the evolving face of the disease.
  • Day of the Girl
    10/08/2012 In December 2011 the U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution to establish October 11 as the "International Day of the Girl Child." United Methodist Women encourages members to participate in the inaugural Day of the Girl this October 11 to help better the lives of girls around the world.
  • Kapatiran-Kaunlaran Foundation
    10/08/2012 United Methodist Women funds the “Enhancing the Community-based Response for the Protection of Street and Working (Out-of-School) Children in Manila North Cemetery” project.
  • HIV's Unexpected Legacies by Paul Jeffrey
    10/01/2012 Activists fighting the AIDS epidemic for 30 years share lessons about social justice, gender equality, human rights and solidarity.
  • 10-Fold. 1 Click. Be Counted.
    09/24/2012 Are you looking for resources to help you make a difference in the world? This October, with a click of your mouse, you can become an advocate for mission! On October 1, 10-Fold returns for a month-long celebration of five exciting projects, each highlighted for a full week.
  • Speaking Up for Women by Yvette Moore
    07/01/2012 "I will never be tired of speaking up for women’s causes." Kapend Christine Musumb served as a delegate to the 2012 General Conference. She coordinates the Central Congo Conference’s United Methodist Women.
  • Responsively Yours: A Peek Into the Gender Gap by Harriett Jane Olson
    06/01/2012 Women in general operate with a sort of enlightened self-interest, not selflessly, but in ways that take seriously our own needs, the needs of our families, our businesses and our communities, the people and places we know best.
  • Q & A with Cathy Capo Stone: Remember the Children Living in Poverty by Mary Beth Coudal
    05/01/2012 As adults discuss and make policy for The United Methodist Church, Ms. Cathy Capo Stone, executive director at Cornerstone Family Ministries, reminds us to not forget the impact of church work on inner-city children whom she cares for every day. Cornerstone is a United Methodist Women-related national mission institution.
  • “Signs” of Life in Lay Ministries by Yvette Moore
    04/27/2012 Mary E. Harris of Conway UMC in Orlando, Angela Liston of Morrison UMC in Leesburg, FL, Michelle Menefee of First UMC in Houston, TX, and Betty Ostrom of Pine Castle UMC in Orlando are laywomen composing the team of ASL interpreters for the 2012 General Conference.
  • Responsively Yours: Women and Children First by Harriett Olson
    04/01/2012 Experience from economic development work around the world shows that when women are healthy and have access to employment and education, they invest in the health of the children and the community.
  • Ramon by Matt Morgan
    03/18/2012 Ramon has been in and out of prison for most of his life, mostly for drug-related offenses, both using and selling. He is HIV positive, has mental health issues and has burned most of his bridges with friends or family.
  • Why is it Important to Reduce our Carbon Footprint?
    03/16/2012 God has given humans responsibility for the care and keeping of the earth as God’s stewards. The Bible’s message, however, goes beyond just calling us to manage natural resources wisely.

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