Friday, November 28, 2008

UM Global Health Volunteers Consultation Comment Site

Shannon Trilli facilitates discussion and Sam Dixon Greets Attendees








View Jamkhed CRHP Results Video (above)

On Tuesday, December 2nd and 3rd selected members of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), United Methodist volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) and invited jurisdiction guests held a meeting in Austin, Texas to provide a forum to:
1. Address the scope of UMCOR health ministries
2. Learn about projects that relate to the UMC Global Health Initiative
3. Plan a strategy for connecting UMVIM teans and individuals to UMCOR health Projects

The group used the Jamkhed model (in video) and reports from the field to guide their study.

Dr. Sam Dixon, Deputy General Secretary of UMCOR and other mission leaders offerred presentations and participated with attendees in framing future mission challenges.

Conference Participants are encouraged to select the word "comments" in red type below this posting and enter thoughts about any issues presented at the meeting. We hope to create an on-line discussion forum as the Consultation progresses.