As Chey Mattner ends his role as head of programs for LWF World Service, he shares insights on how his childhood in rural Australia helped to shape his professional career.

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…

"Every precaution to protect high-risk patients”

(LWI) - Like hospitals around the world, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Augusta Victoria Hospital…

Efforts focus on sharing information and training in handwashing and hygiene to stop spread of virus 

(LWI) - As the number of cases of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to rise in Kenya, Lutheran World Federation (LWF) staff in …

World Service director grateful for commitment and dedication of staff

(LWI) -The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) World Service director Maria Immonen has sent a letter to the staff in humanitarian and development operations, encouraging…

LWF’s World Service program scales up response to pandemic with information and basic prevention items 

(LWI) - Short text messages and radio broadcasts in local languages are among the effective ways in which the Lutheran World…

NGOs call for urgent action for the most vulnerable

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) urges the government of the United States of America (USA) to "restart critical humanitarian and development programs immediately in the West…

Norwegian students support construction of water supplies and handwashing training for vulnerable children

(LWI) - Students in Norway have teamed up with the joint office of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)…

Working on prevention messaging with UN, partner communities and local health authorities

(LWI) - As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, developing countries with internally displaced populations, high labor…