Courses on fuel-efficiency foster peace between refugees and hosts in Uganda
(LWI) – “By the end of the day, we expect to complete four stoves,” says Drichi Godfrey, a 26-year-old refugee from South Sudan. He, his wife and the two…
(LWI) – As the Colombian government and the leader of the main guerilla group sign the peace agreement to end the Colombian civil war today in Cartagena, the LWF offers its support and prayers.
Cash for work projects to help drought affected farmers in Ethiopia
(LWI) – To see what climate change looks like, one only needs to talk to Ato Abebe Desale, a 46-year-old farmer and head of a household of seven people. He and his family…
Refugee athlete to give testimony at Ecumenical Commemoration
(LWI) – Olympic athlete and refugee Rose Nathike Lokonyen will be one of the speakers at the Joint Lutheran-Catholic Commemoration in Sweden on 31 October.
Panel discussion about civil society and peace-building from below in South Sudan
(LWI) – The killing in South Sudan has to stop , the grassroots have to be involved at a national level and space provided for civil society to act for…
Hurricane Matthew causes destruction, death in the Caribbean
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) together with local partners is preparing to assist the communities in Haiti affected by Hurricane Matthew. The category 4 hurricane hit the…
(LWI) – Thirteen-year-old Nima Chhiyog Lama still dreams about the small cozy room in her old house. A warm place, her family around her and the wood fire burning in the kitchen - much like…
(LWI) – As the full extent of the hurricane damage in Haiti becomes evident, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has started distributing relief goods to the affected population in the…
(LWI) - Karna BK, 36, knows what it means to be hungry. Born in Dailekh, he was 10 years old when his father passed away. His mother re-married, and he was taken in by is maternal uncle. In the…
