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Indonesia: Setting sail for hope A rural community on the Mentawai Islands can improve its economic prospects and access facilities with a new boat.
Patients from Gaza fear for their families Cancer patients from Gaza constantly face two challenges: a life-threatening disease and fear for their loved ones back home.
“Easter is our only hope” In this Voices from the Communion, Bishop Azar talks about the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on the Palestinian Christians, diaconal work
LWF General Secretary visits Jerusalem The LWF General Secretary Rev Dr Anne Burghardt visited Jerusalem and the West Bank, witnessing firsthand the impact of the current conflict on the
Hong Kong: Youth produce video series with Biblical messages A video series based on texts from the Gospel of John seeks to encourage and empower young people in Hong Kong.
LWF and partners condemn killing of aid workers in Gaza LWF and partners condemn the killing of aid workers in Gaza and call for an immediate ceasefire, as well as for the lifting of all restrictions tha
Indonesia: Building an inclusive church Taking a step towards building an inclusive church, LWF member churches in Indonesia conducted a workshop that included basic training for church s
“Humanity is at risk,” warns AVH CEO Fadi Atrash Dr Fadi Atrash, CEO of the LWF Augusta Victoria-Hospital in East Jerusalem, has briefed humanitarian staff in different embassies in Geneva on the
India: Andhra Pradesh youth engage with Assembly themes A young delegate and a steward from the Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church in India share how the experience of the Krakow Assembly has shaped thei
Japan: An opportunity for new beginnings From her Korean Buddhist origins, Anglican college life, to becoming a Lutheran church Vice-President, it’s been 20 years since Rev.
"Devastating situation” in Gaza, says LWF representative Three months after the Hamas attack on Israel and the start of the war on Gaza, cancer patients are stranded at the LWF’s Augusta Victoria Hospital
Christmas message: Called into the gospel adventure LWF’s President, Danish Bishop Henrik Stubkjær, reminds us that Christmas is, above all, a call to action to bring light and hope into the darkest
