Malaria advocates ask Congress to save lives
United Methodists at Imagine No Malaria Days on the Hill urge retention of U.S. funding to fight malaria.
Imagine No Malaria gifts top $15 million
Since April 2010, congregations and conferences have cast a wide net to support this lifesaving initiative.
Global Fund reviews cases of grant misuse
The cases don’t involve money pledged by The United Methodist Church to fight malaria in Africa, church leaders say.
Malaria Ravages Congo Poor
George Clooney’s malaria made news but in Africa, the disease is ever-present. The UMC offers aid but it came too late for one woman’s family.
Church makes pledge to Global Fund
United Methodists will give up to $28 million to fight AIDS, TB and malaria, through the first faith-based partnership with the Global Fund.
Church, Global Fund join in malaria fight
Fund has committed $19.3 billion to programs addressing AIDS, TB and malaria and is at work in 144 countries.
Malaria fight must go on, bishop tells UN
‘Children have been given a chance’ because of the church’s efforts, he said.
Mission: Add colleges to anti-malaria crusade
Imagine No Malaria College Connection aims to educate and recruit college students in the fight against a killer disease.
UMTV: Inmate Gift Fights Malaria
Guy Simpson was in prison but he knew he had the power to help others.
United Methodists raise millions vs. malaria
Lydie Acquah works for malaria prevention in Cote d’Ivoire. She also knows the disease firsthand.
Bishops cast out fear with HIV tests
United Methodist leaders express solidarity for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Four Areas of Focus update
Boards and agencies describe how their collective work serves the 21st century church.
Copy of Global Health Initiative forges partnerships to 'blanket Africa'
The campaign to fight malaria may start with a net, but it does not end there
Soccer player’s new goal: End malaria
United Methodists part of initiative to eliminate disease in Africa.
BloomBytes: After H1N1, looking at malaria
Many parents are anxious about the spread of the H1N1 virus, but for parents in Africa, malaria remains a far more serious concern.
‘Imagine something more’ to end malaria, bishop says
United Methodists working to eliminate disease by 2015.
The Challenge: Saving Thousands of Lives in Sierra Leone
"The people of The United Methodist Church will seek to help cover the entire vulnerable population of Sierra Leone with bed nets,"
Global Health Initiative forges partnerships to 'blanket Africa'
The campaign to fight malaria may start with a net, but it does not end there
Rich or poor can mean the difference between life and death
Every 30 seconds, another child in Africa dies a painful death from malaria caused by the bite of a tiny mosquito.
BWC renews efforts to combat malaria
Bishop Thomas Bickerton praised the efforts of the Baltimore-Washington Conference to eradicate malaria in sub-Saharan Africa.
Katherine and Lynda Commale exceed initial goal of raising $100,000 for Nothing but Nets
Bishop Peggy A. Johnson presents Katherine Commale with a check totaling $4,614 for Nothing But Nets. This check places the total amount raised by Katherine's bed net team over $100,000 dollars!
DC launches Nets campaign, honors youth
Event celebrates network partnerships.
Central Pennsylvania man raises money for nets with cross-country bike ride
On June 21, Ken Mengel will fulfill his dream to ride cross-country and hopes to raise $10,000 to send life-saving nets to Sierra Leone.
UMCOR Issues $200,000 Challenge Grant for Sierra Leone Mosquito Nets
United Methodists are taking on a new challenge to provide every child under 5 with a bed net.
Saving Lives in Sierra Leone (OLD)
The United Methodist Church is partnering with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent and the United Nations Foundation
to distribute nets in Sierra Leone.
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