Health News
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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.
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Introducing Food Justice by Sarika Mathur
11/14/2012 Hunger and poverty have a cyclical relationship.
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The Impact of Food Prices on Peace and Security by Sarika Mathur
11/14/2012 The poorest households in the developing world spend up to 60 to 80% of their incomes on food.
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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.
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Family Club Hope Rehabilitation Services for Cerebral Palsy Youth
10/08/2012 United Methodist Women has continuously funded Club Hope from 2007 to 2011.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stumbling Over Reproductive Health by Elmira Sellu
09/01/2012 Every woman has a right to complete health care throughout her life -- even in developing countries.
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United Methodist Women and the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
08/29/2012 Women of faith need to be at the table when reproductive issues are discussed. RCRC is the only faith-based organization addressing reproductive justice.
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United Methodist Women National Policymaking Body Files Joint Brief on Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
08/29/2012 United Methodist Women’s national policymaking body and the General Board of Church and Society jointly filed a brief with the Judicial Council of The United Methodist Church Aug. 24 in support of general church agencies’ continued work with the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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United Methodist Women in Ministry With Poor at General Conference by Mary Ellen Kris on ministrywith.org
04/20/2012 United Methodist Women will participate in "Breaking Bread with Tampa," which is serving free lunches to the homeless during General Conference 2012.
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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.
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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.
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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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How Can I Measure My Carbon Footprint?
03/16/2012 Free and easy tools can help individuals and organizations be greener.
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