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Odessa pastor speaks about ministry in Ukraine war A crisis and a chance to be the church outside the stereotype of church in society: Pastor Oleksandr Gross of GELCU in Odessa, Ukraine, in a greeti
Iceland: Church solidarity with displaced people following threat of volcanic eruption Iceland’s Lutheran church leaders and country’s President emphasize “no one has to be alone” and “we will get through this,” as they welcome people
LWF World Service launches new website LWF World Service has launched a new website to feature the humanitarian and development work of the LWF.
AVH trying to get vital medical supplies into Gaza Doctors have run out of basic medications to treat the injured and hospitals no longer have drugs for cancer patients or those facing other life-th
Ukraine: LWF and UNHCR renovate apartments in Kharkiv LWF and UNHCR renovate damaged apartments in the Ukraine and provide psychosocial support to the Ukrainians who were forced from their homes after
Applications open for gender justice scholarships in Africa Hélène Ralivao Fund offers “unique opportunity” for women and men in LWF member churches in Africa to pursue studies in theology, gender justice an
Nepal: LWF responds to earthquake in Karnali district LWF is responding to a magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck Karnali district in Western Nepal on 3 November.
Bishop Azar: Keeping hope alive in the Holy Land The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land says the biggest challenge is to accompany families who live in fear for th
Addressing Gender-Based Violence in East Africa At the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, LWF and partners address gender-based violence in the East and Horn of Africa region, empha
Applications open for Harding Meyer ecumenical award Applications are now open for the Harding Meyer Prize in Ecumenism. The prize was first awarded in 2018.
