Tools and market access for fishermen in war-torn South Sudan
(LWI) - For Kur Kuany (32) from the Sudd, a vast swamp surrounding the Nile River in South Sudan, there are not many options in life. The father of two can either fight in one…
Gratitude for compassion and solidarity of member churches
(LWI) “Refugees don’t leave their homeland because they want to. They leave because otherwise their lives are in danger,” says Rev Dr Martin Junge, general secretary of The…
(LWI) – “Freely you have received, freely give” (Mt 10:8) is the theme of the first full meeting of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council which takes place in Geneva from 28 June to 2…
Report of the LWF General Secretary to the Council
LWI - In the coming years, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will work to further support member churches in their ministry and to strengthen the witness of the church in the world, LWF…
Diverse coalition of faith and secular groups launches guidance on ‘faith-sensitivity’ to help humanitarian organisations in their work with refugees at UNHCR event
On June 29 the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and Islamic Relief…
Year-end results for 2017 contribute to financial stability
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) continues to report sound financial progress, recording a balanced budget and growth across the organization.
Acknowledging faith and faith identity in humanitarian action
(LWI) - A new manual on faith-sensitive humanitarian action published by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) was the focus of a side event…
(LWI) - The new strategy of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) for the years 2019 to 2024 was approved by the LWF Council today. Titled “With Passion for the Church and for the World” it sets…
