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BloomBytes: The vertical commute of a naval chaplain
The Rev. Laura Bender’s living quarters aboard the USS New York are seven decks above the chapel.

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.

Improve global health by fighting global hunger
As we contemplate the direction of the United States in a time of extreme economic uncertainty, we must remind ourselves that calamities such as hunger and disease have their own timetable.

Global Health Initiative forges partnerships to 'blanket Africa'
The United Methodist Church has long recognized the power of working partnerships to fight diseases of poverty.

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.

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,"

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!

Youth help lead the way in Nothing But Nets campaign
Teens find creative ways to raise funds. In Washington rally, youth are held up as key to success.

DC launches Nets campaign, honors youth
Event celebrates network partnerships.

Church to help eradicate malaria in Sierra Leone
Faith leaders launch partnership

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.

Community workers improve health in Haiti
United Methodists are helping meet urgent care needs through a partnership with Global Health Action.