The Lutheran World Federation's Colombia program is one of four organizations in Colombia to have been been awarded a joint grant of two million euros from the European Union to attend to the humanitarian needs of rural, afro-descendant and…
LWF welcomes conclusion of peace negotiations in Colombia
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) expresses its joy over the announcement of a successful conclusion of the peace negotiations in Colombia. On 25 August, the Colombian…
(LWI) – As the Colombian government and the leader of the main guerilla group sign the peace agreement to end the Colombian civil war today in Cartagena, the LWF offers its support and prayers.
LWF and Caritas peace building work in Colombia after the civil war
(LWI) – "Forced displacement is a terrible experience,” says Juana Francisca Mosquera, who was forced to flee to Quibdo from her native Bojayá, Colombia, after receiving…
“Alerta Comunidad” in Colombia educates about risk management and reduction
(LWI) – “Good morning and welcome to Alerta Comunidad – the program for risk reduction by the Lutheran World Federation.” – People in Arauca, Colombia have by now…
LWF supports survivors in Colombia - International day of people with disabilities
(LWI) – He should have listened to the bird, Cristo Perez says of the little creature that sung in the trees nearby. Had he paid attention to the animal…
Along the Chicué River, in northwestern Colombia’s Chocó district, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) provides humanitarian support to indigenous communities.
LWF-supported platform says environmental and civil society leaders are targeted
(LWI) - A group of human rights defenders from Colombia has expressed deep concern over increasing violence against environmental and civil society leaders…
LWF General Secretary Junge visits indigenous community in Colombia
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has pledged continuing support for the indigenous people of Puebla Nuevo in Colombia as…
