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UMCOR News Stories 2012

5 Nov 2012 Post-Hurricane: Women Rebuild in Nicaragua
Hurricane-prone Nicaragua shines a bright light on recovery from a major disaster.
2 Nov 2012 In Haiti, a Strategy for Development
UMCOR develops a roadmap to move its work from a relief to a development focus.
1 Nov 2012 How To Help: “Do This, Not That!”
Here are effective ways you can help Hurricane Sandy survivors now—and in the weeks and months to come.
1 Nov 2012 Read and Roll
Charles Honess listens to the Bible as he bikes across America for UMCOR
31 Oct 2012 Nobody Has Scratched the Surface
Situation remains dire for storm survivors in New York and New Jersey.
31 Oct 2012 Mauritania Needs Water
More than 18 million people in Mauritania are suffering food shortages due to drought.
30 Oct 2012 Within Dark Devastation, Sparks of Hope
Hurricane Sandy response is under way, and will continue for a very long time.
29 Oct 2012 Millions Fear Storm – But the Church Is There
United Methodists come together to help neighbors face massive Hurricane Sandy.
29 Oct 2012 UMCOR Reaches Out to Partners in Sandy's Path
UMCOR is in contact with partners in the Caribbean and in the US Northeast to assess and brace for Hurricane Sandy.
26 Oct 2012 Lifting Voices Against Malaria in Angola
Mosquito-net distribution in Angola comes at a critical time.
25 Oct 2012 10-Fold: The Tweet Chat Edition
Technology and social media expand the conversation in the church.
23 Oct 2012 Disaster Myths—Debunked
UMCOR addresses some common misconceptions about disaster response.
22 Oct 2012 Japan: Resurgence by the Sea
UMCOR and partners help restore a livelihoods in a seaside community devastated by the 2011 tsunami.
19 Oct 2012 Listening Across Latin America
UMCOR and Good Shepherd UMC hear hopes and dreams of communities in four countries.
18 Oct 2012 SERRVing Artisans
As the Christmas gift-giving season approaches, consider a gift that supports people in need.
17 Oct 2012 UP with UMCOR: Righteous Rolling with Chuck Honess
A writer and rider accompanies Charles Honess as he bikes across America for UMCOR.
16 Oct 2012 After 'Epic' Flood, TN Bears Scars
Long after disaster headlines have faded, the important work of recovery continues.
15 Oct 2012 A Decade in DRC – More Work Ahead
UMCOR’s field office in the Democratic Republic of the Congo enters its second decade with a strong, new initiative.
12 Oct 2012 Training for Parish Nurse Leaders
Parish nurses are eager to serve their faith communities.
11 Oct 2012 New UMCOR Senior Executive Named
Melissa Crutchfield was named to a top spot in UMCOR.
11 Oct 2012 Farmers Helping Farmers
World Food Day is October 16.
9 Oct 2012 UM Church Shines Light On KY Tornado Recovery
Hundreds of volunteers aid storm-ravaged communities.
8 Oct 2012 Reaction plus Readiness!
International Day for Disaster Reduction is Saturday, October 13.
5 Oct 2012 A Prayer and a Chance Encounter
On a cross-country bike ride for UMCOR, Charles Honess is surprised by an answer to a prayer.
5 Oct 2012 Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 7 – 13.