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Improving child nutrition through financial empowerment LWF and UNICEF pilot a cash nutrition program to empower caregivers
2022 New Year message from LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt encourages churches to be “messengers of hope” who seek inclusion and unity
‘You are not alone,’ LWF reassures Cuban church and people LWF General Secretary Burghardt shares deep concern over worsening social and economic conditions
LWF Christmas Card: “Christ-anchored hope” The Federation of Lutheran Churches in Myanmar contribute art depicting Christmas spirit
Christmas message: Joy, peace, hope amid COVID challenges LWF President urges Christians to celebrate the baby in Bethlehem as “God of hope and Prince of peace”
Burghardt visits Polish church to see Assembly preparations LWF leader returns from 3-day trip to Warsaw and Krakow feeling “encouraged and inspired” by planning for 2023
Poland: Raising a prophetic voice, being church in the public space Voices from the Communion: Jerzy Samiec, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland
COVID-19: LWF and partners advocate for equitable vaccine access Vaccine equity essential to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic
Global Young Reformers: Advent is a time to reflect on peace and community building “Youth can be at the forefront of peacebuilding”
Vital role of film for promoting interfaith dialogue Short films from Asia, Middle East and North Africa showcase positive stories of interreligious relations
Reconstruction work begins at Ethiopian seminary LWF member churches and partners support rebuilding of Mekane Yesus seminary
Human Rights: Our foundational commitment "Our call is to ensure that the human rights of everyone is fulfilled” says Isaiah Toroitich, LWF Head of Global Advocacy
