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UMCOR News Stories

22 Mar 2013 High School Senior Spearheads 5K Race for UMCOR
Christy Finney of Urbana, Ohio, invites her community to run, or walk, for UMCOR on May 11.
21 Mar 2013 Water Cooperation
On World Water Day, March 22, UMCOR celebrates our partners in India.
20 Mar 2013 Maternal and Child Survival in Liberia
Interview with missionary Victor Taryor and Curamericas senior program manager, Bakary Sidebe, on Ganta Hospitals' Nehnwaa Child Survival Project
19 Mar 2013 Chile: Recovery and Readiness
Three years after a massive earthquake in Chile, much has been accomplished, but there is still work to be done.
14 Mar 2013 In Armenia, Good Health Is Within Reach
UMCOR’s Mobile Medical Team offers examinations, referral, and follow-up for illnesses such as TB free of charge.
13 Mar 2013 UMCOR’s Growing Impact on Global Health
Shannon Trilli, director of Global Health for UMCOR, looks at the growing impact of UMCOR's work through partnership and a commitment to excellence in the field of health ministries.
12 Mar 2013 'It's Their Disaster'
When disaster strikes a community, respect means acknowledging it is “their disaster, their recovery.”
8 Mar 2013 The Theology of Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation
General Secretary Thomas Kemper writes about the theology behind UMCOR's disaster relief and response ministries.
8 Mar 2013 Celebrating Mission in West Virginia
United Methodists in West Virginia explored ways to reignite local and global mission in their churches.
7 Mar 2013 One Great Hour of Sharing: Supplying Relief
Thanks to this special offering, UMCOR brings relief to people in need in the US and around the world.
5 Mar 2013 Mississippi Begins Tornado Recovery
A February tornado followed by drenching rains damaged more than 800 homes.
4 Mar 2013 Japan: Two Years of Relief
From shelter for survivors to the cultivation of sunflowers, UMCOR is helping Japan recover form a 2011 triple disaster.
1 Mar 2013 Youth in Britain Inspired by Haiti
UMCOR’s church liaison in Haiti travels to Great Britain to share Haiti recovery experience.
28 Feb 2013 Knowing When to Stop Pedaling
A pause in a daily routine, or in a cross-country bike ride, can open our hearts to God’s promptings.
27 Feb 2013 Remember One Great Hour of Sharing and UMCOR, Sunday, March 10, 2013
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, president of UMCOR’s board of directors, makes a call for generous giving.
26 Feb 2013 Children Weather 'Storm' to Learn about Disasters
At a North Texas Conference event, children are inspired to prepare for and respond to disasters.
25 Feb 2013 South Sudan Sets New Pace on Water
Tens of thousands benefit from clean, safe water.
22 Feb 2013 The Inward Look…For the Outward View
A Lenten Reflection by Bishop Hee-Soo Jung.
22 Feb 2013 Zimbabwe Health Board Q&A
Hannah Mafunda discusses the role of the United Methodist health board in Zimbabwe.
21 Feb 2013 After Collapse, Clear Skies
From a vulnerable population of Hurricane Sandy survivors comes a Lenten challenge in a reflection on the season.
20 Feb 2013 More Teams Needed for Sandy Recovery in Northeast U.S.
The recovery process is expected to take years.
19 Feb 2013 Myths and Truths of Spiritual and Emotional Care
Spiritual and emotional care is a vital part of UMCOR’s post-disaster ministry.
15 Feb 2013 Farmer-to-Farmer Aid in Armenia
When US farmers help Armenian farmers everyone benefits.
14 Feb 2013 Cherry Blossoms and Hope
UMCOR executive shares a reflection on hope and recovery in Japan.
13 Feb 2013 From the Ashes
UMCOR executive reflects on the intersection of Ash Wednesday and disaster recovery.