Strategic response to South Sudan crisis and climate change in the region
(LWI) - A regional response to the humanitarian crises in South Sudan and Somalia, and joint work on thematic areas such as climate change were the themes of a…
LWF hails “powerful and daring story of peace building” and hope
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) congratulates the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who has been awarded the 2019 Nobel peace prize for his role in resolving the long…
Urgent to address the root causes of inequality and violence
(LWI) - Lutheran church leaders in Chile have issued a call for peace in the current context of unrest and violence. Condemning acts of violence, they are calling on the…
Palestinians from East Jerusalem donate 400k EUR for cancer medication
(LWI) - Following the news of a critical financial situation at the Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH), run by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Jerusalem, hundreds…
German churches plan to send search and rescue ship to the Mediterranean
(LWI) – It is our duty to help people whose lives are in danger, regardless of the reasons for their plight. This is the firm conviction of Heinrich Bedford-Strohm,…
There can be no delay in addressing the climate crisis
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is looking forward to the 2019 United Nations climate conference or COP25 as a vital platform for dialogue and commitment to address…
