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United Methodist Committee on Relief

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UMCOR News Stories

20 Aug 2012 Money-Wise in Haiti
UMCOR foments the entrepreneurial spirit among young businesswomen in Haiti.
17 Aug 2012 Protecting Mothers and Babies from HIV
UMCOR’S community-based health-care programs bear fruit in fighting HIV and AIDS.
15 Aug 2012 Vacation Bible Schools Making a SPLASH this Summer
Vacation Bible Schools focus on access to fresh water in Africa.
15 Aug 2012 Marking World Humanitarian Day
Sunday, August 19, is World Humanitarian Day.
13 Aug 2012 Churches Prepare Through ‛Connecting Neighbors’
If a church is ready for and not reeling from disaster, it can better help those in need.
13 Aug 2012 Dangerous and Difficult: Aiding Syria’s Displaced
UMCOR works with partners in Syria to bring aid to displaced people, while conflict worsens.
10 Aug 2012 Health Care at the End of the Road
Community-based primary health care reaches far-flung villages in Bolivia.
9 Aug 2012 Recovery and Olympic Dreams in Fukushima
A future Special Olympian typifies Japanese determination after last year’s triple disaster.
7 Aug 2012 UMCOR Responds to Flood Survivors in Philippines
A week of heavy rain, storm surges, and flooding has forced tens of thousands from their homes.
6 Aug 2012 Montana Wildfires Leave Dire Needs
Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in southeast Montana braces for long-term recovery from recent wildfires.
6 Aug 2012 Inclusive Recovery for Japan’s Outsiders
In Japan, last year’s triple disaster revealed the needs of an often hidden population.
3 Aug 2012 Is Your Church Accessible?
A new United Methodist disabilities audit helps churches welcome people of all abilities.
2 Aug 2012 Women of Many Faiths Join Hands to Learn and Serve
About 100 women of different faiths gather to assemble UMCOR birthing kits and to learn about women’s health issues.
1 Aug 2012 A Choice for Service in Armenia
Gohar Grigoryan, born in the Soviet Union, chooses a life of service in her native Armenia, where she heads up UMCOR’s field office.
31 Jul 2012 As UMCOR Head Departs, Strategic Work Continues
Former UMCOR head Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey departs for her new assignment at the helm of the Louisiana Conference.
31 Jul 2012 After Tragic Violence, Church Offers Hope
Rocky Mountain Methodists offer prayers, solidarity to those affected by Aurora shooting.
30 Jul 2012 Spreading the Word on Haiti’s Progress
An UMCOR resource helps church groups seeking to understand recovery efforts in post-earthquake Haiti.
27 Jul 2012 Overcoming Addiction
Can the church become a place of solace and healing for those suffering from addiction?
26 Jul 2012 A Centenarian Recalls Her Leap of Faith
When Helen Cruse Dohl and her husband, Paul, began working for UMCOR in 1968, she didn’t realize their dedication would turn into a lifetime commitment.
24 Jul 2012 The Fire Was Angry
At the start of the fire season, already one-quarter of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Montana has been consumed by flames, damaging or destroying hundreds of homes.
23 Jul 2012 Walking with the Congolese People
International roundtable reaffirms commitment with the Congolese people.
20 Jul 2012 UMCOR Supports Camp Kindle
A full-time student creates a camp for children affected by HIV and AIDS.
19 Jul 2012 Cynthia Harvey Announcement
In a heartfelt letter, Rev. Cynthia Fierro Harvey bids farewell to UMCOR and prepares to become a bishop of The United Methodist Church.
18 Jul 2012 How Can We Help?
A small congregation asks a big question.
18 Jul 2012 Hotel Montana: What should have been…
Rick Santos, CEO of IMA World Health, reflects on the late Rev. Sam Dixon (former UMCOR head) and Rev. Clint Rabb (former UMVIM executive), as he works with UMCOR in Haiti.