Emergency Aid

: A young boy is being treated medically.

Again and again, UEM member churches are affected by catastrophes and natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, draught or civil wars. Quick and effective aid is of the utmost moment under such circumstances. Here, the UEM provides emergency funds and expertise.

The UEM finances and monitors medium-term and long-term rehabilitation projects, for example in trauma counselling, community building or through income generating projects.

News

Fire damages Secondary School in the North-Western Diocese in Tanzania

(15/08/08) The United Evangelical Mission (UEM) has transferred 3,000 euros to the North-Eastern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT-NWD) to support reconstruction efforts after severe fires damaged two...

10,000 euros for United Church of Christ in the Philippines after typhoon

(26/06/08) The United Evangelical Mission (UEM) supports relief efforts of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) with 10,000 euros after typhoon Fengshen wields destruction in several parts of the Philippines.

Amity team purchasing goods photo:She HongyuAmity Foundation

10.000 Euros for victims of earthquake in China

(28/05/2008) The United Evangelical Mission (UEM) is supporting the emergency aid of its partner Amity Foundation for the victims of the devestating earthquake in China with 10,000 Euro.

10.000 euros for victims of Rwanda and DRC earthquake

(15/02/2008) The United Evangelical Mission (UEM) supports the aid efforts of its member churches EER in Rwanda and CBCA in the DR Congo after the earthquake which hit both countries on 3rd February killing at least 40 people.

China: 5.000 euros for victims of January snow desaster

(11/02/2008) The United Evangelical Mission provides 5.000 euro to support the emergency aid efforts of its partner organisation Amity Foundation in China for the victims of the snow desaster in January.