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LWF Council member Khulekani Sizwe Magwaza advocating for climate justice during COP25 in Madrid, Spain, in 2019. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

“An end to hunger, thirst, pollution and climate harm”

Climate Justice Charter presented to South African Parliament

This year’s National Day of Action in South Africa called for an “end to hunger, thirst, pollution and climate harm.” On this occasion, representatives of civil society,…

LWF General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

A year of resilience and hope amidst deep suffering

Looking back at one year of the COVID-19 pandemic

One year ago, on 11 March 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.

This was an unprecedented challenge, where people, communities, and churches faced…

Churches and agencies are calling on the U.S. government âto extend compassion and help to those who are in needâ at this time of global pandemic. Photo: LWF/ Shaban Mortaja (Juzoor Gaza)

COVID-19: Churches in U.S. call for end to Middle East sanctions

Ecumenical coalition urges that sanctions in Iran, Syria and Gaza are lifted in response to COVID-19 crisis

(LWI) - In light of the growing crisis because of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, an ecumenical coalition of U.S.…

Supplies of hand sanitizers, masks and other hygiene products ready for distribution by volunteers of the Eternal Life Lutheran Church in Hong Kong. Photo: ELCHK

COVID-19: Health and faith partnership to promote factual information and reduce fear

LWF welcomes a WHO guide on religious leaders’ critical role in slowing the pandemic

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) welcomes a recent guide by the …

Churches have structures in place and contact to communities that are a great asset in containing the spread of COVID-19. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: LWF launches Rapid Response Fund for member churches

Support seeks to be sign of hope and solidarity within global Lutheran communion

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has launched a Rapid Response Fund to…

The executive secretary of the United Evangelical Lutheran Churches in India, Rev. Joshuva Peter, says the disease âis exposing once again Indiaâs deep economic divideâ with the countryâs poorest people being hardest hit by restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of infections. Photo: Vinod Baluchamy/UELCI.

COVID-19: Indian churches stand with poorest communities

UELCI appeals for support to help member churches continue vital work with those worst affected by pandemic

(LWI) - Lutheran churches in India are calling for support as they seek to provide a lifeline to the most vulnerable sectors of…

Participants in a sewing workshop for mothers and other community members at the IELV-run

Venezuela: Keeping hope alive when entire communities are people in need

Lutheran church provides a safe place and alternative income sources

(LWI) - For the last three months, *Layla has adopted a new routine. She starts by dropping her five-year daughter at the "Casa de la Amistad" (House of Friendship) pre-…

Composite photo. LWF President Musa and General Secretary Junge call churches to confront injustice and inequalities in times of pandemic. Photos: LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: Strengthened in faith, standing against injustice

LWF leaders urge churches to confront and reject xenophobia and domestic violence exposed by Coronavirus

(LWI) - Lutheran World Federation (LWF) leaders are highlighting the vital role that churches can play in confronting and rejecting…

Womenâs support groups and helplines are reporting an alarming increase in the numbers of calls they have received since COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in many countries of the world. Photo: Mattia Ascenzo

COVID-19: Churches in frontline against ‘silent pandemic’

Religious leaders urged to take strong stand against increase in domestic violence under lockdown

(LWI) - As new data emerges about an increase in domestic violence since the start of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, the Lutheran World…

Residents of the Groot Aub community during the distribution of food aid. Photos: ELCIN-GELC

COVID-19: Containing the impact of the Corona crisis in Namibia

Emergency aid project of Namibian church against malnutrition and hunger

(LWI) - 30 tons of maize meal and 2,5 tons of dry beans are helping the community of Groot Aub, about 40 kilometers south of Namibia's capital Windhoek, to mitigate…

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