Table of Contents
Fall 2001
- Responding to Crises in Both Hemispheres
This edition emphasizes UMCOR's efforts in Africa. The
attacks on September 11 occurred while this Africa edition was at press.
- Do You Know Where Your Diamond Has Been?
This question was asked in an advertisement UMCOR placed in the July 2001 issues of Mother Jones, The Christian Century, and Christianity Today magazines.
- A Closer Look at...
The Ravages of War and Challenges of Recovery in Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, and Sierra Leone - Future Directions in Battling HIV/AIDS in Africa
The majority of people living with HIV/AIDS in our world are
in Africa.
- Landmine Removal: Restoring Land, Restoring Lives
Landmines maim and kill, and they do much more-- they disrupt entire communities.
- Mozambique Flood Recovery
Many people were permanently
displaced following the catastrophic flooding in
early 2000-- and many survivors were inundated
again in flooding last winter.
- Love in the Midst of Tragedy
It feels like our world has changed-- not only has the World Trade Center collapsed in New York, the Pentagon been struck in Washington, and a hijacked plane been brought down in Pennsylvania, but the very foundations of our lives have been shifted.
- Staff Profile--June Kim
June Kim says that being UMCOR's Executive Secretary of Hunger/Poverty is the job of her dreams, though she arrived by a very circuitous route!
- New Resources
The Healthy Homes, Healthy Families Kit (HFK) Program Booklet
Resources
- The UMCOR Hotline
- A Closer Look... The Ravages of War and Challenges of Recovery in Africa
- Future Directions in Battling HIV/AIDS in Africa
- Landmine Removal: Restoring Land, Restoring Lives
- Love in the Midst of Tragedy
- Mozambique Floods
UMCOR Inasmuch Update Archives
New Resources
The Healthy Homes, Healthy Families Kit (HFK) Program Booklet
The HFK presents United Methodists and others with a
new opportunity to be involved in material resources
ministry. HFK is an infection control and basic care kit
containing 22 essential supplies needed to care for an
ailing loved one in the home and prevent the spread of
infection. The items in the HFK may not be easily accessible
or affordable to many families who need them. The
kit is designed to bring both economic and physical relief
to the patient and patient's family. Like the Medicine
Box, an HFK consists of basic medicines and supplies
contributed by individuals, groups, or congregations,
which IMA (Interchurch Medical Assistance) supplements
with additional medicines and health supplies.
An essential part of a congregation's contribution is
$100.00 to Advance #982315-1, which helps cover the costs
of additional supplies and shipping. Instructions for
assembling an HFK are available free
for postage and handling from the Service Center, (800)
305-9857, Stock #5552.
