UMCOR collaborating to relieve suffering of Ukrainians

ATLANTA — The United Methodist Committee on Relief along with Ohio Health and a Texas-based humanitarian organization focused on Ukraine are collaborating to send 47,895 pounds of medical supplies and equipment worth $935,000 to three hospitals in Kyiv, Ukraine. The first two of three shipments have been delivered. "UMCOR is pleased to facilitate both the procurement and the transportation of essential medical supplies to war-torn Ukraine," said Roland Fernandes, top staff executive of UMCOR and its parent organization, Global Ministries. "We multiply our own efforts and the generosity of our contributors when we engage in creative service partnerships."