United Methodist Church Work

in Africa

United Methodist Volunteers in Mission

UMCORUnited Methodist Committee on Relief

Refugee

Resettl

ement

Disaster Relief

Hunger

and

Povert

y

UMCOR's mission is to alleviate human suffering.

UMCOR honors cultural differences

All people have God-given dignity and worth.

UMCOR always works with partners—usually in local settings.

UMCOR is a good steward of our gifts and grants

UMCOR avoids tying the promise of its relief and development activity to any religious or political

viewpoint.

UMCOR welcomes the good efforts of countless individuals and churches who support us through gifts and prayers and

service.

The Advance

The program was created in 1952 as a way to allow Methodists and later, United Methodists, as well as other interested individuals to contribute to specific programs,

missionaries, and ministries. Advance giving is often called "second-mile giving" because it goes beyond the "first mile" of contributing to apportionments and World Service Funds.

The Advance is an official United Methodist program that gives you the opportunity to give to the ministry of your

choice.

In the face of some of this world's harshest realities, the people are responding with hope.

By Annual Conference 2008, the almost 200,000 United Methodist in this region will raise $1 million to rebuild

Mississippi Gulf churches damaged by Hurricane Katrina, combat the scourage of AIDs now sweeping the globe and fortify our partnership with those in dire need in Zimbabwe

Malaria kills more than a million people per year; 90 percent of those who die are African children. Every 30 seconds in Africa a child dies of malaria. Malaria incapacitates people, keeping countries poor. In addition to the health burden, malaria

illness and death cost Africa about $12 billion per year.

Nothing But Nets

Help with putting in wells and

water lines so water doesn’t

have to be carried for

long distances

Purchase

sewing machines so women

can start their own businesses.

Helping to purchase seeds and plants such as the Moringa Tree.

Moringa leaves could practically wipe out

malnutrition on our planet.Experts agree that the long-term solution to

malnutrition is the use of foods rich in the essential nutrients often lacking in people's diets. Modern scientific research is proving that Moringa leaves are one of the

richest sources of such nutrients. Even small amounts of the leaves

could protect thousands of people from suffering and

death.People in several countries have found that Moringa

leaves are quite acceptable to taste,

especially when added to common foods.

Teach and provide new technology to generate energy by using Solar Power

Work with Children, taking school supplies and helping

build schools

Build New Classrooms for Students in UM Secondary

School in Jalingo

Rural Health Program, providing Medicines and equipment for Health Clinics as well as Volunteers who come to teach and

share their skills.

Eye Clinic

Worship together and fellowship. Take time to listen and hear the needs and concerns of

those we go to help.

Purchase Uniforms and Help with upkeep of

the schools with Painting them.

Making New Friends

Bishop Kefas

Mavula

Joining our hands

and hearts

together we can make a

difference.

Somewhere in Africa a mother prays for help

Somewhere in Africa a child cries for food

Somewhere in Africa a father buries his child

Somewhere in Africa people are praying for Hope

Will you be the one to answer their prayers and take it to them?