What is UMCOR?
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the not-for-profit global humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. UMCOR is working in more than 80 countries worldwide, including the United States. Our mission, grounded in the teachings of Jesus, is to alleviate human suffering—whether caused by war, conflict or natural disaster, with open hearts and minds to all people. UMCOR responds to natural or civil disasters that are interruptions of such magnitude that they overwhelm a community's ability to recover on its own.
Partnership
We partner with local partner organizations and survivors to rebuild their livelihoods, health and homes. In times of acute crisis we mobilize emergency supplies, fresh water, and temporary shelter to stricken areas, and then stay as long as it takes to implement long-term recovery. Our workers are known all over the globe for their compassion, leadership, expertise and guidance in recovery efforts.
Connections
UMCOR works through programs that address hunger, poverty, sustainable agriculture, international and domestic emergencies, refugee and immigrant concerns, global health issues, and transitional development. United Methodist hearts and hands are part of every program implemented; school kit, seed, health kit, fresh water and tool distributed in the US and throughout the world; and every new house, well, clinic and school rebuilt after catastrophes of conflict or nature.
Most importantly, our work connects us in a global network of generous donors and equally generous beneficiaries. To follow specific information about global relief visit UMCOR's Web site.
Keep up with United Methodist Disaster Relief
You can receive the United Methodist Committee on Relief's UMCOR Hotline free in your e-mail each time a new one is released. Usually you will receive one new hotline a week. During major emergencies, the hotline may be issued more than once a week. You can subscribe by sending a blank email message to Hotline.
Relief Kits
Vital relief supplies are needed. It is important that kits contain only the items requested and nothing more. Please do not include any personal notes, money or additional materials. These things must be removed and will impede the progress of the shipment. All items included in kits must be new. To learn what the current kit needs are, call 800-814-8765. When collecting supplies for the kits, remember you are responsible for the shipping costs as well.