April - UMCOR

A 21st Century Approach to Mission - Imagine No Malaria models a 21st-century approach to mission, one built on partnership and capacity building.
Bouncing to Jeduako, Ghana - On a colorful trip through Ghana, author observes first fruits of UMCOR program.
Faith Communities can Overcome AIDS Epidemic - South African Bishop Ivan Abrahams called AIDS “the new apartheid,” during the fourth annual Lighten the Burden Conference, In Tampa.
Fear Less, Hope More - UMCOR head reflects on change and renewal inherent in the Easter season.
Fighting Floods in Afghanistan - Welcome elsewhere, in Afghanistan spring means an upsurge in armed conflict and potential widespread flooding.
From Horror to Hope - Rev. Nancy Cole, North Alabama Conference Disaster Response coordinator, reflects on a year's journey of recovery from fierce tornadoes in Alabama.
Hope Blossoms in Alabama - After last year’s singular tornado outbreak, volunteer recovery teams see hope begin to spread among survivors.
Imagine No Malaria? Who Could Have Imagined… - Jim Fay of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference shares some successes of Imagine No Malaria in UMCOR Notebook.
Japan Blessing - In a visit with earthquake and tsunami survivors the author encounters “church at its finest.”
Joining in with Japan - UMCOR executives visit Japan to assess next steps in recovery after last year’s triple disaster.
Lighten the HIV and AIDS Burden - HIV/AIDS awareness conference will be held alongside United Methodist General Conference.
Make Your Fellowship Fair Trade - UMCOR’s 10-year partnership with Equal Exchange is making a difference for small-scale farmers worldwide.
Michigan Neighbors Hurry to Help - Rare March tornado spurs desire for even greater preparedness in a Michigan church.
Miracle Moringa, Growing Wild in African Backyards - The wild Moringa tree provides a wealth of nutrition to vulnerable families in Africa.
Nailing Down Peace in Sudan - Building peace in East Darfur State, Sudan, is a practical matter.
Partnership Works Together to Establish Miracle Tree Forests - Tolerant of drought and poor soil and fast growing, the moringa tree (M. oleifera) is a living miracle.
Response Rapid After TX Tornadoes - Early Response Teams help out in Easter cleanup in Texas.
Rock ’n Roll for Global Health - United Methodist ministers rock out to fight malaria.
Somalia Aid Lifts Learning - UMCOR helps children in a displaced persons camp in Somalia access education by helping to maintain their school.
Sudan’s Struggle: Building a Fresh Future - UMCOR is working alongside Sudanese people to help them reconstruct shattered communities after decades of conflict and displacement.
Taking Pressure at General Conference - A total of 35 parish nurses from the Tampa area are taking the pressure off hundreds of delegates, observers, and staff attending the 2012 General Conference.
Taking the Parish's Pulse - As World Health Day approaches, UMCOR salutes Faith Community Nurses.
UMCOR Introduces its New Coffee and Fair Trade Partners - UMCOR celebrates its 10-year partnership with Equal Exchange with new partners and coffee.
Up Close and Personal with Darjeeling Tea Farmers and Equal Exchange - Jack Ong, West Los Angeles UMC, visits the Potong Tea Garden in West Bengal, India, one of Equal Exchange’s fair trade tea producers.
US Spring Storms Advance #3021473 - A new UMCOR Advance gives you a way to support recovery from an early and destructive spring storms season.
Vermont Flood Recovery Grounded in Faith - Firefighter and pastor, Rev. Bill Ellwell leads recovery after historic flooding in Vermont last year.
Voting Ends April 30 for “Best in Fair Trade” Awards - Congratulations to the 14 finalists of “Best in Fair Trade” Awards! Finalists were selected from 46 organizations suggested by 60 public nominations.
Zimbabwe Water Made Safer - Clean, safe water is made available to Nyadire residents.