LWF and other NGOs call for a stop f the attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure

LWF joins NGO calls to provide more funding to support Syrians and to remove hindrances to the delivery of a principled, timely and efficient humanitarian response 

Support seeks to be sign of hope and solidarity within global Lutheran communion

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has launched a Rapid Response Fund to…

Call for “immediate ceasefire” in Rakhine state

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) together with 15 aid organizations has expressed “shock and sadness” upon receiving the news of a fatal shooting incident involving a vehicle of…

"Junge has personified LWF's passion for the church and for the world"

(LWI) – LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge announced today that he will be stepping down from his position on 31 October 2021, three years before his term ends…

“Peace must prevail,” say four global Christian communions who will host online prayer service on Ash Wednesday 

(LWI) - Five Christian World Communions are strongly condemning the advance of the Russian military into Ukraine and…

"Support vital for people desperately seeking shelter”

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has launched a call for donations to support the churches and people of Ukraine, who are fleeing their homes and seeking shelter, basic…

LWF General Secretary calls for immediate ceasefire and respect for international laws 

In a statement released on 25 February, LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and global…