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Every small success fuels my commitment Reflections from the team leader of an emergency program supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Argentina: local solutions to climate change challenges Participants at a regional Climate Justice Forum learn about best practices in caring for creation
First step toward LWF scholarships alumni network Strengthening the communion across regions and generations
New commissions to further dialogue with Roman Catholics and Pentecostals 2025 to see start of second Lutheran-Pentecostal dialogue and Sixth Phase of Joint Commission with Catholics
LWF helps evacuate sick and injured from Gaza Doctors and nurses from Augusta Victoria Hospital provide support for largest evacuation since outbreak of conflict
Acting for humanity: gratitude for LWF humanitarian staff On World Humanitarian Day, LWF General Secretary praises staff for commitment and service
LWF appeals for de-escalation in Middle East Statement calls on all parties and international community to focus on immediate ceasefire and find pathways to peace
First shipment of LWF medication arrives in Gaza Cancer medicine and hospital supplies for the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City
Together for climate justice International summer school in Germany offers opportunities for sharing, learning and networking
Lithuania: keeping the faith alive in hard times In this Voices from the Communion, Milita Poskiene, treasurer of the Lutheran church in Lithuania, traces her personal pilgrimage of faith and her
Task forces to develop policies on climate and intergenerational justice Two new task forces will develop policies on climate justice and intergenerational justice to strengthen LWF’s work in these areas.
Romania: celebrating 30 years of women’s ministry Pioneering pastor Rev. Dr Elfriede Dörr looks back at the challenges and joys of the past three decades
