On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, LWF highlights the work of their humanitarian staff, who work under very challenging conditions. LWF has 7,700 humanitarian staff, working for the humanitarian and development arm World Service. …
LWF continues to provide humanitarian aid to Sudanese refugees in Chad. Many are severely wounded and have travelled far in search of safety. LWF and partners are calling for more funding to care for the people in need.…
A new publication presents contributions of an interdisciplinary conference organized by the GNC/LWF last year and contributes to the LWF’s study process on Lutheran Identities.
Applications are open for the 2024 scholarship program and churches are invited to share details widely with candidates keen to pursue studies in theology and diakonia.
A partnership between LWF, the UN and the Catholic University of Angola supports human rights activists working to defend farmers against the practice of land grabbing
With an ecumenical ceremony at the top of Germany’s highest mountain peak, churches drew attention to the effects of climate change. The requiem for a dying glacier marked the rapid disappearance of the ice caps of the Alps.
Discovering their special gifts, strengthening relations among young people in Brazil and realizing their connectedness in the global Lutheran communion were vital aspects of the recent national youth gathering.
Ethiopia continues to receive people that flee conflict and violence in Sudan. The newly established refugee camp Kumer, 70 kilometers from the border crossing in Metema, hosts almost 8.000 people but lacks the most basic items and services.…
The Dutch Luther Museum in Amsterdam has launched an exhibition on historical and current relations Dutch Lutherans had internationally. It also offers a critical reflection on the effects of these relations.…
Contributions to the hospital need to meet the increasing number of patients. A delegation from LWF Jerusalem visited Washington D.C at the end of June, to advocate for continued US support to AVH and other hospitals in East Jerusalem.
