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You are not alone: praying for just peace in Ukraine LWF leaders bring message of solidarity from global church to Lutheran congregations in Kyiv and Kharkiv.
Ukraine: Humanitarian work and advocacy with political leaders LWF President Stubkjær and General Secretary Burghardt met with key political leaders in Ukraine during solidarity visit
LWF leaders visit Ukraine “Keep proclaiming Christian hope, in words and deeds,” said the LWF President and General Secretary when they visited Ukraine this week.
Palestine: Solidarity in “small acts” that keep hope alive With its income-generating activities mostly grounded by the war in Gaza, the Palestinian Lutheran church extends small acts that keep hope alive,
Quality health care in the West Bank, Palestine With mobile clinics for detecting breast cancer and managing diabetes, the Augusta Victoria Hospital brings quality health care closer to people in
Fundraising for forgotten crises LWF World Service staff have attended high-level donor conferences for the Sudan response and the complex crisis is Ethiopia.
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.
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
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
LWF country programs celebrate International Women’s Day LWF country programs worldwide are celebrating International Women’s Day.
“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
