As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, the LWF affirms its continued humanitarian response, and the global solidarity of its churches and other partners.

LWF and other NGOs call for a stop f the attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure

While cities in Ukraine are being shelled day and night, LWF renovates school basements in Ichnya and Bobrovytsia to serve as bomb shelters. This is to make schools safe again for students to attend in person.

As Russian missiles continue to hit cities all over Ukraine, the Lutheran congregation in Kyiv and its volunteers support people in need.

“Great hospitality and solidarity” by Lutheran churches

"Local people are usually the first providing aid” 

“Peace must prevail,” say four global Christian communions who will host online prayer service on Ash Wednesday 

(LWI) - Five Christian World Communions are strongly condemning the advance of the Russian military into Ukraine and…

"Support vital for people desperately seeking shelter”

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has launched a call for donations to support the churches and people of Ukraine, who are fleeing their homes and seeking shelter, basic…

LWF General Secretary calls for immediate ceasefire and respect for international laws 

In a statement released on 25 February, LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and global…

“Speak out about the sin of the war and not about imaginary peace” 

(LWI) - Lutherans in Ukraine are standing firm against the invasion of Russia and providing support for people in the country. They call on churches in Europe to…