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“Durable and peaceful solutions” needed for displaced Rohingya LWF World Service director Maria Immonen reflects on the situation in Myanmar and Bangladesh
70 years of “bringing love to life” LWF congratulates Australian Lutheran World Service on their anniversary
Jordan: Giving hope to a “lost generation” LWF concludes education project which supports schools and communities
Asia: Strengthening communion relations in time of pandemic LWF Asia leaders meet online for prayer, fellowship
Spirituality at the heart of Lutheran identity Fourth ‘Being Lutheran’ webinar focuses on Spirituality in contemporary church life and worship
Nepalese church opens ICT center to promote youth employment COVID-19 protective measures in place for students and instructors
Worshiping together on Reformation Day LWF offers resources for global involvement of member churches
COVID-19: Responding when social distancing isn’t an option LWF World Service concerned about long-term effects of the pandemic
Statement urges lifting of unilateral sanctions LWF joins faith-based organizations at Human Rights Council warning of impact on most vulnerable people
Humanitarian agencies pledge to end racism LWF joins UN bodies and related groups pledging zero tolerance for racial discrimination in the workplace
Peacebuilding a priority for post-pandemic world LWF endorses commitment to peace through joint statement and Waking the Giant webinar on SDG 16
Shaping mindsets, strengthening community, “for the sake of ecology” Indonesian church leader Batara Sihombing reflects on an eco-theology project