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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
LWF General Secretary begins first member church visit to Africa Affirms holistic mission of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania
Slovakia: ’A test of our faith, in deed and in action’ LWF member church in Slovakia welcomes refugees from Ukraine
CSW66: Young people call for action not words “Invest in the future for climate justice” say youth delegates to Commission on the Status of Women
Ukraine: Lutheran bishops from Ukraine and Russia join prayer for peace God is “with the victims of this war. He is with the suffering people. He is there in the hell of war.”
LWF announces grants for youth-led climate projects “Taking a step for the protection of God’s creation”
Philippines: Training program equips lay leaders to share the Gospel Nineteen new leaders graduate The Lutheran Church in the Philippines’ Biblical-Vocation Lay Institute
USA: It matters to young people that issues of justice be a part of “Gospel work” Voices from the Communion: Daniel Kirschbaum, ELCA Program Director for Young Adult Ministry
LWF fact-finding visit to Polish-Ukrainian border Generosity of volunteers gives hope alongside concern for exploitation of vulnerable mothers and children
CSW66: Women must lead the way out of climate crisis LWF and ELCA host event exploring ways in which women are driving movement for more sustainable living
Nepal: Fostering resilience through water, sanitation and health LWF, City of Geneva and partners support vulnerable populations and COVID-19 recovery
