Women’s Association in Mozambique celebrates 50 years

Nov 23, 2014

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Global Health

Dr. Marie Claire Manafundu, who coordinates the church’s Maternal and Child Health Program in eastern Congo, talks with children outside of United Methodist Irambo Health Center in Bukavu, Congo. The United Methodist Church in East Congo offers food support to families affected by HIV and AIDS. Photo by Philippe Kituka Lolonga, UM News.

Church gives hope to people living with HIV in Congo

With funding from the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries, the church supports a program for more than 100 women living with HIV in the Kivu Conference.

Disaster Relief

Children walk among the destruction caused by massive flooding in the Bushushu village in Kalehe, Congo. More than 175 people, including 15 United Methodists, died after torrential rains overflowed the Chibira River in South Kivu. Photo by Philippe Kituka Lolonga, UM News.

United Methodists killed in Congo flooding

Over 175 people, including 15 United Methodists, died after torrential rains overflowed the Chibira River in South Kivu. One church family lost 13 members.

Mission and Ministry

Murewa High School Headmaster Sydney Mapisaunga (left) and the Rev. Nyaradzai Matonga, chaplain at the Zimbabwe school, address students about the dangers of substance abuse. The United Methodist school ramped up efforts to raise awareness about the growing problem after several students were expelled for using drugs. Photo by Kudzai Chingwe, UM News.

United Methodists join fight against drug abuse

The United Methodist Church in Zimbabwe is helping raise awareness about the harms of drug and substance abuse and the importance of rehabilitation.

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