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The Za'atri camp in Jordan is home to about 80000 refugees. The LWF calls for a rapid, adequate, and inclusive response that protects the human rights of all, and ensures that the needs of the most vulnerable are met. Photo: Public Domain/Wikipedia.

The Za'atri camp in Jordan is home to about 80000 refugees. The LWF calls for a rapid, adequate, and inclusive response that protects the human rights of all, and ensures that the needs of the most vulnerable are met. Photo: Public Domain/Wikipedia.

Leave no one behind in fight against COVID-19

LWF calls on governments, civil society and churches to ensure rapid and inclusive response to pandemic

(LWI) - As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread around the world, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has…

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30 Mar 2020
Composite photo. LWF President Musa and General Secretary Junge say solidarity and cooperation must know no boundaries, as COVID-19 spreads across borders. Photos: LWF/A. Hillert 

Composite photo. LWF President Musa and General Secretary Junge say solidarity and cooperation must know no boundaries, as COVID-19 spreads across borders. Photos: LWF/A. Hillert 

COVID-19: Solidarity and cooperation should know no borders

LWF leaders: World does not need stigmatization, xenophobia or apocalyptic prophesies 

(LWI) - In the face of a pandemic that knows no national borders, Lutheran leaders are asking churches to respond by increasing dialogue, discernment, …

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02 Apr 2020
From left to right, 9-year-old Freedom Gai, 7-year-old Nyalat Pouch and 5-year-old Nyabena Gai show how proper hand washing with soap can prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. All Photos: LWF/P. Kwamboka

From left to right, 9-year-old Freedom Gai, 7-year-old Nyalat Pouch and 5-year-old Nyabena Gai show how proper hand washing with soap can prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. All Photos: LWF/P. Kwamboka

COVID-19: LWF steps up prevention in Kenya refugee camp

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 …

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02 Apr 2020
Rev Kersten Storch is a spiritual counselor with the Protestant Church in the Netherlands who works in a home with people living with dementia. Photo by Cristian Newman on Unsplash

Rev Kersten Storch is a spiritual counselor with the Protestant Church in the Netherlands who works in a home with people living with dementia. Photo by Cristian Newman on Unsplash

COVID-19: Routine helps people with dementia during coronavirus isolation

Voices from the Communion: Rev. Kersten Storch

(LWI) – Restrictions to contain the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have forced people around the world to self-quarantine in their homes and to maintain social distance.…

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03 Apr 2020
LWF staff in Minawao refugee camp, Cameroon. More than 90 percent of the 8,000 LWF field staff are from the countries they work in, and often part of the communities they serve. Photo: LWF/ A. Hillert

LWF staff in Minawao refugee camp, Cameroon. More than 90 percent of the 8,000 LWF field staff are from the countries they work in, and often part of the communities they serve. Photo: LWF/ A. Hillert

COVID-19: Difficult realities “becoming even more challenging”

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…

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06 Apr 2020
Ms. Sarashowti Rishidev, treasurer for the District Federation of Musahar Organizations supported by LWF Nepal, at a community gathering before the lockdown began. All Photos: LWF Nepal 

Ms. Sarashowti Rishidev, treasurer for the District Federation of Musahar Organizations supported by LWF Nepal, at a community gathering before the lockdown began. All Photos: LWF Nepal 

COVID-19: Radio and SMS reaching people in Nepal

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…

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08 Apr 2020

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