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UMCOR News Stories

11 Feb 2013 Surviving Sandy in Cuba
Hurricane Sandy cut a swath of destruction in eastern Cuba, and rebuilding will take time.
8 Feb 2013 In Louisiana, a Measure of Status
United Methodist annual conference creates resources for HIV/AIDS testing.
7 Feb 2013 In Haiti, School Kitchens Make a Difference
UMCOR and Muslim Aid together ensure school children have healthy, safe meals.
6 Feb 2013 Church Responds to Mozambique Flood
UMC assistance will reach more than 140,000 families.
6 Feb 2013 United Methodists join in Staten Island relief efforts
Volunteers make a difference in post-Sandy recovery.
5 Feb 2013 Relief-Supply Network Reaches Multitudes
Assembling even one relief kit makes a big difference.
4 Feb 2013 In Uganda, Life Begins with Dignity
Layette kits underscore the dignity of mothers and their newborns.
1 Feb 2013 Bustling Health Post in a Colombian Village
In tiny Brisas del Mar, an UMCOR-supported health post provides care for those who formerly did without.
31 Jan 2013 “Methodist Angels,” Disaster Response, and You
One Great Hour of Sharing ensures UMCOR’s disaster response.
30 Jan 2013 People of God Step Up in New Jersey
United Methodists give of themselves to help Superstorm Sandy survivors.
29 Jan 2013 Hurricane Sandy: “It's Not Over”
Recovery from superstorm Sandy will be long-term.
28 Jan 2013 Palestinians: Simple Gifts, Big Impact
UMCOR layette kits and health kits make a big difference in vulnerable Palestinian families.
25 Jan 2013 UMCOR Expands Malaria and HIV Work in DR Congo
Global Fund support for health work in Democratic Republic of the Congo extends UMCOR’s reach.
24 Jan 2013 Little Hands, Big Gestures
Children help children acquire access to fresh water in Nicaragua.
23 Jan 2013 UMCOR Hurricane Sandy Relief Receives Boost
UMCOR was one of seven organizations to receive a grant last month from Newsday Charities, a McCormick Foundation Fund.
22 Jan 2013 Syrian Refugees Welcomed in Lebanon Amidst Political Tensions
UMCOR supports ACT Alliance work among uprooted and vulnerable Syrians.
22 Jan 2013 Response Spans from Urban to Rural
UMCOR adapts its disaster response to each location.
21 Jan 2013 Japan – The Long Recovery
UMCOR works with partners to advance Japan’s recovery from the 2011 triple disaster.
18 Jan 2013 UMCOR Zimbabwe: A Message of Hope
UMCOR programs in health, sustainable agriculture, and education promote sustainable change.
17 Jan 2013 Making Strides to Imagine No Malaria
The fight against a deadly and preventable disease advances.
15 Jan 2013 United Methodists join in Staten Island relief
Volunteers from across the US come to Staten Island to help with post-Sandy cleanup.
15 Jan 2013 Costly Drought Affecting Millions
Full impact of severe drought has yet to be seen.
14 Jan 2013 Philippines: Learning Disaster’s Lessons
Relief continues in Philippines following last month’s typhoon.
11 Jan 2013 January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Today, The United Methodist Women homepage is using an interactive format to share stories about the effects of trafficking.
11 Jan 2013 Seeds of Economic Growth in Haiti
UMCOR’s pilot program provides women business owners with training