Humanitarian Relief & Recovery News & Stories
June 3, 2019
In Focus: Migration
For the month of June, follow along as we highlight the ways in which UMCOR is working to support the rights of migrants all over the world.
April 29, 2019
Earth Day and Easter: What Does Resurrection Mean for God’s Creation?
Projects supported by UMCOR are actively caring for the Earth and communities impacted by climate change.
March 28, 2019
Envisioning new scenes: trauma rehabilitation offers hope in Iraq
With the help of a grant from the United Methodist Committee on Relief, hundreds of women and men receive psychosocial support to recover from their experiences of violent conflict and displacement from home.
March 28, 2019
Church mobilizes to help cyclone survivors
In the wake of Cyclone Idai three annual conferences in Mozambique are working to support survivors.
March 28, 2019
Hope on the border
Witnessing events along the U.S. – Mexico border, the Rev. Jack Amick, director of Global Migration for Global Ministries, saw sadness and heartache, but he also saw signs of hope in the response of United Methodists with support from UMCOR.
March 28, 2019
Restoring homes and hearts in Florida
The story of the Smith family demonstrates how the Florida Conference, an UMCOR partner, helps hurricane survivors across the state with a comprehensive program of case management, reconstruction, and Christian presence.
March 28, 2019
UMCOR extends “neighborliness” to all
The United Methodist Committee on Relief has answered God’s call to be a neighbor for nearly 80 years.
March 26, 2019
In Focus | UMCOR
The work of UMCOR is in focus for the month of March. Executive director Roland Fernandes writes of UMCOR’s reach in alleviating suffering around the world.
March 11, 2019
UMCOR grants aid initial cyclone response
United Methodists are starting to respond to those affected by Cyclone Idai, which left devastation in parts of three African countries.