No end in sight for church wildfire response
United Methodists in California are again responding to deadly wildfires — on top of ongoing recovery efforts from fires in previous years
First peoples’ first rights: water
UMCOR Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) has completed a number of projects with indigenous communities in the United States and Latin America and continues to partner with first people’s to meet their WASH needs.
UMCOR names proposed refugee admissions ceiling “unneighborly”
The United Methodist Church’s relief and development agency, is outraged by the Trump administration’s recent proposal to set a ceiling on the United States Refugee Admissions Program for 2019 at 25,000 people.
UMCOR Announces New Co-Executive Directors
UMCOR make permanent interim arrangement in which two top Global Ministries' officers serve as co-executive directors of UMCOR.
UMCOR Responds to Muslim Travel Ban
UMCOR responds to the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the authority of the President to impose what has come to be known as the Muslim Travel Ban
Faith and Resilience in Tonga: A Visit After a Storm
Thomas Kemper reflects on his recent trip to Tonga, an island still reeling from the impact of Tropical Cyclone Gita in February.
World Refugee Day and Global Migration Sunday Support Programs Around the World
Today we celebrate the contributions from United Methodists and their congregations that help support migration and refugee assistance programs around the world.
UMCOR Statement on U.S. Policy on Asylum Seekers and Their Children
UMCOR responds to the U.S. policy on asylum seekers and their children demanding changes in policy, practice & oversight of immigration in the United States.
A valuable gift of nets and fish
Global Ministries partners with local organizations in Sri Lanka to help vulnerable communities prevent dengue fever.
Changes to UMCOR relief supply kits empower communities
Recent changes to UMCOR’s relief supply kits are empowering international communities while providing flexibility to donors everywhere.
From despair to hope, case managers transform lives
Known for their involvement in disaster recovery, UMCOR trains case managers to partner with survivors and transform broken lives.
Life changing support for Bangladeshi flood survivors
In Bangladesh, UMCOR partners with Muslim Aid to support flood survivors on the road to recovery.
Small gardens empower women in Palestine
Small-scale cooperatives and gardens help sustain besieged communities in Palestine. Learn how women are encouraging and empowering one another.
Rohingya receive temporary relief amid conflict
UMCOR and MA-UK work to reduce food insecurity and improve nutritional intake of the Rohingya population, which is severely impacted by ongoing conflict.
UMCOR grants continue to support ongoing recovery
UMCOR’s board of directors approved an unprecedented amount in the form of grants during the annual spring board meeting. More than $46 million was awarded…
Hope grows in South Sudan
UMCOR’s Sustainable Development Unit facilitates long-term community development and empowerment in areas of great need. For people like Mawien, UMCOR’s integrated solutions bring life-sustaining change.
UMCOR to Receive Funds from UMC GCFA’s - The Home Depot Pro Loyalty Rebate Program
UMCOR will now receive a portion of The Home Depot Pro Loyalty Rebate Program funds for 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Internally displaced family finds hope, thanks to UMCOR
For more than a decade, UMCOR has met shelter needs of internally displaced families in East Darfur.
To Live Together in Peace and Harmony Again
Seth Ogeto, a GMF from Kenya, witnessed a mass evacuation from Marawi City, Mindanao, Philippines, as a result of military incursion. He offers this prayer for evacuees and the UMCOR partners seeking to ease their transition.
After Cyclone Dineo, UMCOR helps Mozambicans rebuild
In Mozambique, Cyclone Dineo destroyed thousands of homes. Learn how UMCOR is reconstructing homes and infrastructure through the help of The United Methodist Church of Mozambique.