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Image A group of refugees in Dosseye camp in southern Chad who are benefitting from LWFâs project for improved livelihood and access to land. (Photos taken before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic). All photos: LWF/Ophélie Schnoebelen Welcoming strangers, finding friendship Conversations with host communities, returnees, refugees in Chad “We have understood that we have to live in peace with one another. The little we have, we share”, says the village chief. We are sitting under a tree in Mbikou…
Image At the river nearby the Burka Dare site for Internally Displaced People in Oromia, Ethiopia. The Lutheran World Federation supports internally displaced people in several regions of Ethiopia, through water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert COVID-19: LWF World Service calls for donations Protect vulnerable communities and staff in refugee camps (LWI) - In light of the worldwide Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) humanitarian arm…
Image Christian communities worldwide should be models for an economy of life in their own contexts urge the global Christian organizations. The photo shows LWF livelihoods projects in Nepal. LWF/Albin Hillert COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations Coronavirus pandemic a prophetic moment (LWI) – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new urgency to adopting an “Economy of Life.” Global Christian organizations that represent millions of people across the world are calling for action…
Image LWFâs humanitarian and development work in Ethiopia includes provision of potable water to communities displaced by drought or conflict. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert LWF among organizations urging more time for UN panel on internal displacement COVID-19 pandemic particularly impedes essential consultations with stakeholders (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is among faith-based, non-governmental and civil society organizations calling on the…
Image A medical team from AVH supports a hospital in Gaza in 2018. Photo: LWF/ D. Nasser Allow medical and humanitarian access to Gaza Doctors from Augusta Victoria Hospital denied entry to provide lifesaving treatment for cancer patients (LWI) - The ACT Palestine Forum, an ecumenical coalition of Christian churches and aid organizations, is calling on the Israeli…
