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Image A group of women participants at MLCâs jubilee. Photo: MLC Precious in God’s Eyes 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…
Image The LWF team in Northern Iraq distributed food aid to vulnerable families in Summel District in Dohuk Governorate. To respond to #COVID19, the government has issued movement restrictions and other measures which impact on the livelihood of many families. Photo: LWF Iraq World Humanitarian Day: maintaining hope, in times of crisis Talk about the mental health of aid workers, LWF World Service director says (LWI) - “In the past months, we have seen cases of stress, anxiety and burn-out among our staff.” Maria Immonen, director of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF)…
Image Before starting any new activities for Rohingya refugees, RDRS Bangladesh staff carry out a comprehensive needs assessment with the local community to make sure that vulnerable people can access the support and services they need. All photos: RDRS Bangladesh/B. Wadud Empowering most vulnerable Rohingya refugees World Humanitarian Day series shines spotlight on Gender and Inclusion Officer in Cox’s Bazaar camps (LWI) - On World Humanitarian Day, 19 August, Ms Bela Wadud will be busier than ever coordinating support to the most vulnerable members…
Image Shyamal Barua, team leader in Cox's Bazar, in his office. Photo: RDRS Bangladesh Every small success fuels my commitment Reflections from the team leader of an emergency program supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh (LWI) - On World Humanitarian Day this week, the United Nations called on humanitarian workers around the globe to mark the event, which…
