Colombian churches, civil society and government mark Reformation anniversary
(LWI) - An initiative between churches, the government and civil society in Colombia to commemorate 500 years of the Reformation “has created space for our…
WICAS meeting of bishops and women in church leadership
(LWI) – “We owe great respect and a debt of gratitude to the women who were the first to move into leading positions.” This was the unanimous opinion of women bishops and church…
A visual message from Wittenberg on women’s ordination
(LWI) – Over 120 women pastors from 18 countries have sent a strong signal during the Reformation celebrations in Wittenberg. Coming together under the motto “Here we stand!” and…
LWF livelihoods projects support long-term refugees in Ethiopia
“When I have learned all this, I will start a tailoring business to provide for my family,” says Faiza Mahmud Said. The elderly woman in the yellow headscarf cuts white paper…
Experiences of refugees and LWF field staff in conflict areas
The past years have witnessed a constant reduction of space for humanitarians to provide aid. Civilians and aid workers find themselves between the lines. The protection of the…
(LWI) In the aftermath of a devastating mudslide in Freetown, Sierra Leone, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has offered condolences to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sierra Leone (ELCSL…
Incessant rainfalls and floods have caused death and destruction in Southern Nepal. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), 143 people have been killed, 43 injured and 30 have gone missing in…
African and Asian church leaders assess effectiveness of capacity development
(LWI) – African and Asian Lutheran church leaders sharing experiences on the effectiveness of capacity building and skills’ training for social services…