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"It is difficult to process all that is happening” One year ago, the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine, causing death, destruction, and massive displacement.
LWF grants scholarship for 2023 The LWF has approved more than 120 candidates for its scholarships’ program in theology and diakonia studies in 2023. The majority are youth.
Building trust is key for human rights in Africa Participants from member churches and LWF country programs in eight African countries met in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to share best practices and challe
LWF welcomes new WCC General Secretary LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt congratulates WCC General Secretary Rev. Prof. Jerry Pillay upon his installation today.
Maps, multi-ethnic origins and movement of the Spirit Church planter, Christian blogger and interfaith pioneer in his native Malaysia were among the most formative experiences for Rev.
Uganda-South Sudan: Orientation for a safe return LWF has set up a cross-border project between northern Uganda and South Sudan, to provide information and bridge return-related insecurities for re
Peru: Church calls for resignation of nation’s president In an open letter, in response to the ongoing political protests and unrest in Peru, Pastor President Rev.
Encouraging examples for climate action by young people LWF invites proposals for small-scale youth-led climate projects in its member churches.
First graduates from new LWF gender justice program Students from Ethiopia, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe graduate from program on theology, gender justice and leadership education est
Applications open for 2023 lay leaders seminar LWF is calling for applications to join its annual seminar on church leadership which be held in Geneva, Switzerland, and Wittenberg, Germany, in J
India: Affordable healthcare, an expression of God’s love Jeypore Evangelical Lutheran Church Christian Hospital Nabarangpur is a100-bed facility headed by Dr Santosh Kumar Nag, Medical Superintendent who
Syria/Turkey: Call for donations after earthquake LWF is calling for donations following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. LWF works with local partner CARITAS Syria.
