ZOE Receives Grant from UMCOR
ZOE has received a grant of $80,000 from UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) to extend our relief efforts to those suffering in Zimbabwe.
“A severe food shortage and cholera epidemic combined with the world’s highest inflation of more than 2,000,000 percent has created one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world today.”
Read more on the UMCOR website.
- The UN has estimated that 4,000,000 people could be out of food by January.
- The Cholera outbreak is further devastating Zimbabwe. The World Health Organization said a total of 15,219 cases had been reported as of December 9, with 774 reported deaths. Some health activists say that the toll is probably in the thousands.
- The World Health Organization has warned that 60,000 could become infected with Cholera.
- Prices are now doubling every 24 hours. A loaf of bread can cost as much as half a month’s salary.
- Some of the schools we support have ceased to function. However, the children still come and are fed there. See ZOE’s Food Relief.
A Commitment from The United Methodist Church
In the midst of an extremely difficult situation, the partnership of UMCOR and ZOE reflects the commitment of The United Methodist Church to reach out to the most vulnerable people in the world. Through the support of UMCOR, ZOE will extend its reach, distributing over 430 tons of food this month.