The "speed" at which a virus can appear to spread is astounding. Take the H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus as an example. We heard about it in reports from Mexico and soon we saw the first confirmed case in New York City. In the same week, five more cases were announced, then 21 cases, then a whole school was shut down, and then five schools in New York were closed, all in the same month.
Source: New World Outlook
More about: AIDS/HIV | Children | Communities | Health | Welfare | Women | Youth | Focus on Global Health |
Date posted: Nov 17, 2009

HIV/AIDS affects people in all nations at all strata of society. Thanks to the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund, United Methodists and their partners can fight this disease in various countries through church, community, and hospital-based projects.
Source: New World Outlook
More about: AIDS/HIV | Children | Global connections | Poverty | Welfare | Women | Youth | Focus on Global Health | India | Zambia | Zimbabwe |
Date posted: Nov 01, 2009

Presentation by Alyce Wellons, LCSW, for Faith Partners Addictions Ministry, January 20, 2009, Heritage Hall
Source: GBGM Mission News
More about: Communities | Education | Family | Health | Welfare | Focus on Global Health |
Date posted: Oct 06, 2009

New York, NY, July 7, 2009--Retired United Methodist missionaries continue to have guaranteed pensions and good health benefits despite the negative effect of the global economic downturn on funds available for these purposes.
Source: GBGM Mission News
More about: Economy | GBGM news | Global connections | Health | Missionaries | United Methodist Church | Welfare |
Date posted: Jul 07, 2009

The United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries is deeply concerned for the welfare of the people of Honduras in this time of political uncertainty following the June 28 removal and replacement of President Manuel Zelaya by military action following a dispute with the country’s congress and supreme court.
Source: GBGM Press Releases
More about: Communities | Global connections | Missionaries | Welfare | Statements | Focus on Congregational Development | Honduras |
Date posted: Jul 02, 2009

MUTARE, Zimbabwe (UMNS)--When cholera struck Harare, Zimbabwe, during the past year, one of the worst-affected areas was the high-density suburb of Budiriro. Donwell Dube, 39, a graduate student at United Methodist-related Africa University, wanted to study how effective humanitarian aid was in the response to the cholera outbreak and chose Budiriro as a case study.
Source: United Methodist News Service
More about: Education | Health | Hunger | Poverty | Water | Welfare | Focus on Global Health | Zimbabwe |
Date posted: Jun 24, 2009

New York, NY, June 15, 2009--The ecumenical Week of Peace in Palestine-Israel coincided with a cover story in a major general magazine on an issue of deep concern to some Christians: the declining number of Christians in the Holy Land.
Source: GBGM Mission News
More about: Advocacy | Christian love | Ethics | GBGM news | Global connections | International affairs | Peace | United Methodist Church | War | Welfare | Methodism | Israel | Middle East | Palestine |
Date posted: Jun 15, 2009

New York, NY, May 12, 2009--One year ago, on May 12, 2008, at 2:28 in the afternoon, the Longmenshan fault in Sichuan province, China, buckled and ripped in two. Whole towns and villages were reduced to rubble; school buildings collapsed like accordions.
Source: GBGM Mission News
More about: Children | Communities | Emergencies | Global connections | Globalization | Natural disasters | Rural | Welfare | Focus on Ministry with the Poor | China |
Date posted: May 12, 2009

New York, NY, April 17, 2009--Michael Lightfoot wanted to do something exciting and worthwhile for his 50th birthday. His choice for a birthday celebration combines his love of running and his commitment to Christian mission.
Source: GBGM Mission News
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Date posted: Apr 17, 2009

"Would you be able to help us with some gas?" asked a young Choctaw woman. "My mother has terminal cancer and we need gasoline so we can make several medical appointments over the next week." She and her family had arrived for her mother's appointment at Choctaw Health Services (next door to our complex) and decided to seek help.
Source: Mission Education
More about: Children | Christian love | Communities | Economy | Family | Health | Hunger | Justice | Race | Rural | Welfare | Women | Youth | South Eastern U.S. |
Date posted: Apr 14, 2009

February 6, 2009--Kinew's little fingers worked ambitiously to unravel the knot securing the brightly wrapped shoebox. At last, the knot was free and Kinew, filled with anticipation, opened up the box. Just then a huge smile spread across her face as she lifted out a colorful, cuddly pair of slipper socks.
Source: Mission Education
More about: Children | Christmas | Communities | Donations | Family | Race | Welfare | Youth | United States |
Date posted: Feb 05, 2009

Graduations of any kind are big events, but people who are privileged enough to complete college in Liberia usually have done so with the help of extended family members.
Source: Mission Education
More about: Children | Education | Global connections | Globalization | Poverty | Welfare | Youth | Liberia |
Date posted: Dec 23, 2008

New York, NY, December 12, 2008--Recent grants from the General Board of Global Ministries underscore the United Methodist commitment to peace and justice in the Holy Land.
Source: GBGM Press Releases
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Date posted: Dec 16, 2008

Upon making new acquaintances, Adriana quickly invites them to her house for tea. She proudly gives a tour of the entire home, assuring the guests that “here they take good care of us” and introducing them to all of her “brothers and sisters.”
Source: Mission Education
More about: Disabilities | Global connections | Globalization | Health | Human rights | Justice | Welfare | Women | Older adults | Chile |
Date posted: Dec 12, 2008

November 28, 2008--Caleb didn't ask for a new bicycle or even a trip to the local Chuck E. Cheese to celebrate his tenth birthday. No, Caleb decided to organize a team for the AIDS Walk in Albany, New York.
Source: Mission Education
More about: AIDS/HIV | Children | Christian love | Communities | GBGM programs | Health | UMCOR | United Methodist Church | Welfare | Advance | United States |
Date posted: Nov 26, 2008

Flashlight? Check. Plates, cups, and utensils? Check. A blanket to sit on? Check. Toilet paper? Check. I was trying to remember everything that I would need to take to church for campaña (revival) one Friday night.
Source: Mission Education
More about: Children | Education | Global connections | Missionaries | Poverty | United Methodist Church | Welfare | Youth | Bolivia |
Date posted: Oct 30, 2008

Friends came from all over the world. Employees sang tirelessly as they escorted government dignitaries to the hospital. It was a time of joy. Chicuque Rural Hospital was celebrating 95 years of faithful service to God and to its community with a vision of hope for the future.
Source: Mission Education
More about: AIDS/HIV | Health | Rural | Welfare | Mozambique |
Date posted: Oct 03, 2008