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Social Concerns

Supporters of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change party block a street on Aug 1 in Harare, Zimbabwe. In the wake of soldiers opening fire on the protesters, United Methodist bishops and other church leaders called for prayers for peace. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko. Do not reuse. One Time Use.

Prayers for Zimbabwe after election violence

Students and staff at United Methodist Africa University are safe, and school officials joined church leaders in appealing for prayers.

Mission

The Rev. David Mupaya watches as goats are distributed to families in The United Methodist Church’s Makoni-Buhera District outside Mutare, Zimbabwe. The church has collaborated with the government on a goat breeding program in an effort to eradicate hunger and poverty in the country’s rural areas. Photo courtesy of the Makoni-Buhera District.

Zimbabwe United Methodists roll out goat-breeding project

‘I can now sustain a living from rearing goats,” says one recipient, “getting quality offspring for sale and increased volumes of milk.’

Local Church

Church members and leaders celebrate the purchase of a car for use by United Methodist pastors in the Nenguwo Circuit outside Harare, Zimbabwe. Photo by Eveline Chikwanah.

Rural pastors gain reliable transportation

Lay leaders are raising money to provide reliable transportation for rural pastors in Zimbabwe.

Mission

Students from the University of Zimbabwe sit with secondary school-level students in a classroom at Mashambanhaka Secondary Mission School. The college students are part of the United Methodist-supported ministry, Partners for Success, that is mentoring more than 250 younger students. Photo by Chenayi Kumuterera, UMNS.

Zimbabwe students motivate others through partners for success

Inspired by a Maryland congregation’s generosity, young adults share their academic success with secondary students.

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