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LWF launches new website The new website of the LWF is a home for the communion’s online communication which introduces the LWF and its work and invites visitors to engage
Ukraine: “We just want the war to be over” In Chernihiv, a region in northern Ukraine that was occupied for two months, families are still feeling the impact of the invasion and Russian occu
COP27: “The time to act is now!” At the end of the first week of COP27, negotiations at COP27 and governments’ commitments are insufficient to achieve the required goals, say LWF’s
Urgent appeal to G20 leaders ahead of Bali summit As G20 leaders meet in Indonesia, LWF and other Christian leaders are urging them to take action towards fairer and more participatory financial sy
Together for human rights in Africa Delegates from The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania, the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, and the LWF World Service country programs in
Online course on climate justice and faith offered in Spanish LWF is expanding its online course on climate justice.
Ethiopia: Seeds against hunger Oromia, Ethiopia, is one of the provinces most suffering from recent droughts.
Honduras: Solidarity during prolonged crisis A Lutheran communion fund continues to cushion low-income households in Honduras from the impact of two crises: COVID-19 and successive hurricanes.
Poland: Winter aid for Ukrainian refugees LWF and partners have begun distributing food, hygiene products, and baby care products to Ukrainian refugees in Krakow and other cities in Poland.
COP27: People of faith join hands on eve of climate summit On the eve of COP27, people of faith gathered for a Talanoa dialogue and prayer.
Young faith actors say ‘Peace is Possible’ Four young Christian and Muslim peace activists from Uganda, Kenya, India and Indonesia share experiences and best practices during the annual Gene