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Africa: Re-ignite hope for social transformation LWF General Secretary Burghardt and South African bishop Sikhwari discuss Assembly theme through lenses of unity and hope at Africa Pre-Assembly.
Africa: Pre-Assembly opens in vibrant worship The regional Pre-Assembly in Africa opened with vibrant worship in Nairobi, Kenya, where delegates from churches across the region are meeting to d
Africa: Women and youth put leadership, empowerment, peace in focus Leadership, empowerment, justice, and peace are among key concerns and priorities for women and youth in Africa.
Sudan crisis: LWF calls for donations Thousands have fled to neighboring countries following the fighting in Sudan.
South Sudan: LWF condemns killings of peace workers The Lutheran World Federation expresses shock and sympathy at the killings of seven peace workers in Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan on 29 Apr
African church leaders gather in Kenya for Pre-Assembly During the 8 to 13 May meeting, delegates from across the continent will be discussing challenges including poverty, climate change, gender justice
Syria: Aid after the earthquake Ten weeks after the devastating earthquake in the Syria-Turkey border region, the needs are shifting from essential relief goods and emergency mass
LWF expresses grave concerns over fighting in Sudan LWF expresses grave concerns over military conflicts in Sudan which run the risk of leading to full-scale civil war.
Cameroon: A messenger of peace at home and abroad Clémence Madara of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren of Cameroon became a Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Peace Messenger and eventually, one of
Rwanda: Stepping up theological training of evangelists and pastors Church growth and stricter government regulations regarding the training of pastors are reasons for the Lutheran Church of Rwanda to prioritize the
Building trust is key for human rights in Africa Participants from member churches and LWF country programs in eight African countries met in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to share best practices and challe
Uganda-South Sudan: Orientation for a safe return LWF has set up a cross-border project between northern Uganda and South Sudan, to provide information and bridge return-related insecurities for re