16 days of activism to overcome gender based violence

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is encouraging church leaders to speak up publicly against gender-based violence. Joining the…

Interview with Jacob Aleer, LWF Security Focal Point in Jonglei, South Sudan

(LWI) - For the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), South Sudan has proven the most challenging country in terms of safety and security in the past year. As the…

“Humanitarian workers have become soft targets for warring parties”

(LWI) - On World Humanitarian Day, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) calls for a better protection of humanitarian…

Mozambican land rights advocates seek justice for victims of risky investments deals

(LWI) “They came as thieves!” says 65-year-old *Antonio. He is among farmers in Grudja village, central Mozambique, where a standoff exists between a…

LWF stands in solidarity and prayer with communities in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe struggling to cope with severest storm in a decade

(LWI) - Churches in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe are calling for support and prayers in response…

LUCSA youth discuss LWF’s priorities for youth

(LWI) - Youth from 15 member churches of the Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa (LUCSA) have identified climate change and gender-based violence (GBV) as…

LWF restores water pumps, provides emergency shelter to villagers who lost everything

(LWI) - Located in Mozambique’s central province of Manica, Sussundenga District, Dombé region was one of the worst hit areas following the 14 March…

World Service country program staff in Geneva for Global Leadership Team Meeting

(LWI) - How can the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) respond better to emergencies and to the long term development needs of the world’s most vulnerable…

Churches engage in service, support empowerment

(LWI) - All over the world, churches are making a difference for people on the move. They provide shelter, food and water, give psychosocial support, and help to build relations with…

Sarah Ewoi, Kenya, receives refugees from South Sudan

#WomenHumanitarians

(LWI) - 46-year-old Sarah Ewoi is a mother of 4, working for the Lutheran World Federation – World Service at the Nadapal Transit Centre in Kenya. The…