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LWF staff distribute hygiene kits door-to-door to families living in Dawodiya IDP camp in northern Iraq. All Photos: LWF WS Iraq

COVID-19: Slowing the spread of infection in Iraq

LWF is distributing hygiene kits and information to households in camps for internally displaced people

(LWI) - In a country already struggling with one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is…

LWF and Islamic Relief Worldwide issue a joint appeal for a ceasefire in Syria and other countries where conflict is hampering humanitarian efforts to help those facing increased suffering as a result of COVID-19. Photo: LWF/R. Schlott

COVID-19: Faith based organizations call for immediate ceasefire

Lutheran World Federation and Islamic Relief Worldwide appeal for peace to protect people from Coronavirus

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) are appealing for an immediate ceasefire in ongoing…

Internally displaced Rohingya girls at a camp in Myanmarâs Rakhine State. Photo: LWF Myanmar/Phyo Aung Hein

Put age, gender, diversity at heart of IDP policies

LWF joins collective of NGOs calling on UN panel to ensure inclusivity in dealing with Internally Displaced People

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has joined a collective of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) calling for a…

15-year-old Rena Almaharmeh (left), and her friends Danya (centre) and Asma (right) work in the Talent Room of Rufaida Al Aslamieh Primary Mixed School in Amman. All photos: LWF/Albin Hillert

Better schools for staff and students in Jordan

LWF, CLWR and Global Affairs Canada mark completion of pioneering ‘Improved Learning Environments for Children’ project

(LWI) - Tens of thousands of Jordanian and Syrian students are reaping the benefits of a more positive school…

Rev. Ruth Wolff-Bonsirven, âinspectrice ecclÃ©siastique with the Union of Protestant Churches in Alsace and Lorraine writes her daily reflection on 9 May. Photo: Wolff-Bonsirven

COVID-19: leading the church in post-crisis world

A French pastor reflects on her experience of the virus and how it can help in responding to traumatized communities

(LWI) - “My experience of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has left a profound sense of humility, and a deeper…

An olive tree in Jerusalem, symbolizing the hope for peace in the Middle East. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

LWF joins inter-agency call against annexation of Palestinian territory

AIDA: "Flagrant violation of international law”

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins a call by the Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA) on the Government of Israel to forgo plans to further annex areas of…

Mosque in Umm el Jimal, Jordan. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF sends Eid greetings to Islamic Relief Worldwide

General Secretary Junge gives thanks for growing collaboration as Faith-based organizations

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge, has sent a message of goodwill to members of the…

The Rev. Elitha Moyo displays a COVID-19 best practices and gender-based violence prevention poster in the Mberengwa Ward 23 area, a border community in Zimbabwe at increased risk for both. Photo: ELCZ

COVID-19: Zimbabwe church expands awareness to border community

Border town vulnerable to virus spread, rise in violence against women

(LWI) - Concerned that the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is going unchecked among unauthorized border crossings, the…

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Season of Creation 2020 Celebration Guide to inspire a "Jubilee for the Earth"

Eco-theological worship resources and activities for the 2020 Season of Creation

(LWI) - The theme for the 2020 Season of Creation is "Jubilee for the Earth…

The two annual reports are available for download as resources on the LWF website. Montage: LWF/ S. Gallay

Annual Reports highlight humanitarian, development, and advocacy work

Showing impact and change

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has issued two annual reports highlighting its humanitarian, development and advocacy work in 2019. They complement the global LWF Annual Report 2019, which was issued…

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