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Ukraine: “I don’t want to sit around until the war is over” Ukrainian refugees welcomed by Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover
Uganda: ‘We understand our work as putting faith into action’ Refugees, host communities testify to impact of World Service program in Uganda
Stepping up vocational training for Palestinian students LWF and Lutheran church in Holy Land join together to strengthen inclusive technical training for women and men
‘There’s no commandment greater than loving your neighbor’ LWF General Secretary Burghardt joins South Sudanese congregation worshipping and witnessing in exile
Germany: With heart and mind – doing what is necessary for the people of Ukraine Voices from the Communion: Felix Kalbe, volunteer aid driver
Ukraine: “One minute we’re in school, the next we’re running for our lives” Nigerians fleeing Ukraine welcomed by students and faculty of Hungary’s Theological Institute
Hot meals and kind hugs: Polish welcome for Ukrainian refugees LWF’s Humanitarian Coordinator shares stories of “heroes and angels” welcoming Ukrainians fleeing from conflict
Slovakia: ’A test of our faith, in deed and in action’ LWF member church in Slovakia welcomes refugees from Ukraine
LWF fact-finding visit to Polish-Ukrainian border Generosity of volunteers gives hope alongside concern for exploitation of vulnerable mothers and children
Nepal: Fostering resilience through water, sanitation and health LWF, City of Geneva and partners support vulnerable populations and COVID-19 recovery
Estonian archbishop: We must be peace seekers Archbishop Urmas Viilma says churches in the region must pray for Ukraine and proclaim gospel of peace at all times
Hungary: Mobilizing support for Ukrainian refugees “I am proud of the people of my church,” says Bishop Fabiny
