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Archbishop Urmas Viilma, head of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

Estonian archbishop: We must be peace seekers

Archbishop Urmas Viilma says churches in the region must pray for Ukraine and proclaim gospel of peace at all times

(LWI) - Responding to the Russian attacks in Ukraine, churches in the region are called to stand up for peace,…

Women in Cameroonâs Minawao refugee camp making ecological charcoal.Â Photo: Notang TOUKAP Justin

CSW66: Women at forefront of climate solutions

LWF's advocacy for gender and climate justice will take center stage at 66th Commission on the Status of Women

(LWI) - It is no secret that women are among those worst affected by environmental disasters, yet they are habitually excluded…

LWF Regional Secretary for LAC Rev Sonia Skupch was inspired by ELCOâs deep commitment to the most vulnerable populations in Colombia - Indigenous communities, poor people and people of afro-descent - who endure situations of elevated risk and violence. Photo by Melissa GÃ³mez Yepes/IELCO

Colombia: Supporting the most vulnerable amid violence

LWF Regional Secretary visits Colombia church

(LWI) - "I was inspired by the deep commitment of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia to the most vulnerable populations in Colombia – to indigenous communities, poor people and people…

LWF continues to advocate for equal access to COVID19 vaccines. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF advocates for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines at Human Rights Council

"Until all are safe, no one is safe”

(LWI) - At the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) advocated for equitable and universal access of COVID-19 vaccines. The impact of the…

Ms. Rohini Devi Paswan, a resident of Dhanusa, drawing water from a newly constructed hand pump â Photo credit: Suman Rai/LCWS

Nepal: Fostering resilience through water, sanitation and health

LWF, City of Geneva and partners support vulnerable populations and COVID-19 recovery

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is accompanying vulnerable populations in Dhanusa and Morang, Nepal, through water, sanitation and health (…

The vast majority of refugees fleeing across the Ukrainian border into Poland are women and children, including this mother and her young son. Photo: Filip BÅaÅ¼ejowski

LWF fact-finding visit to Polish-Ukrainian border

Generosity of volunteers gives hope alongside concern for exploitation of vulnerable mothers and children

(LWI) - Despite a long career in humanitarian work, Rebekka Meissner was deeply touched by the scenes she witnessed at the…

Women from Gawar in northern Cameroon building energy efficient clay stoves, as part of an LWF environmental program. Photo: Tcheou Tcheou ABEL

CSW66: Women must lead the way out of climate crisis

LWF and ELCA host event exploring ways in which women are driving movement for more sustainable living

(LWI) - Women may be more likely to die in climate related disasters, but they are also increasingly driving the movement for cleaner…

LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt will be awarded the 2022 âDer Friedensteinâ prize. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF General Secretary awarded “Der Friedenstein” prize

“A sign of the importance of faith”

(LWI) – The General Secretary of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Estonian theologian Anne Burghardt, will be awarded the 2022 “Der Friedenstein” prize. The Gotha Cultural Foundation announced this…

On Eagle Peak, Wyoming USA. Daniel Kirschbaum ELCA Program Director for Young Adult Ministry says, âI love to be steeped in creation.â Photo: Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp

USA: It matters to young people that issues of justice be a part of “Gospel work”

Voices from the Communion: Daniel Kirschbaum, ELCA Program Director for Young Adult Ministry

(LWI) - In 2021, Daniel Kirschbaum joined the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) staff as Program Director for Young Adult Ministry.…

The LWF calls on youth leaders to engage in advocacy for climate and intergenerational justice. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF announces grants for youth-led climate projects

“Taking a step for the protection of God’s creation”

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has issued a call for small-scale climate projects initiated and led by young people. “Climate justice is a…