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Farmers remove weeds in a Laos rice field. In most Asian countries, rice is both a main staple and a principal livelihood. Photo: Thomas Lohnes

LWF Myanmar: innovative techniques for rice farmers

Producing more with less labor and less water

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is promoting long-term resilience in Myanmar by teaching farmers in the Kayin State new rice planting techniques that produces more rice with less…

At UNEA-5 a historic resolution to End Plastic Pollution was e endorsed that will be forged into an international legally binding agreement by 2024. Photo: Dustan Woodhouse, Unsplash

LWF calls to “protect and restore ecosystems”

Integrated solutions needed to achieve climate justice and sustainable development

(LWI) – “It is impossible to achieve the agenda for sustainable development (SDGs) without facing the triple planetary crisis – climate change,…

Dr Fadi Atrash, Acting CEO of Jerusalemâs Augusta Victoria Hospital. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

A pioneer in cancer treatments for Palestinians

Augusta Victoria Hospital’s Fadi Atrash shares his journey and vision of comprehensive healthcare for all

(LWI) - As a young boy living up in the West Bank, Fadi Atrash decided at an early age that he wanted to be a doctor when he grew up…

Ukrainian refugee woman Alona looks at supplies at one of the aid workersâ stands at Nyugati train station in Budapest. Alona, her 1.5-year-old son, and her mother arrived from Ukraine on 6 March, following a 26-hour long journey from the capital city Kyiv. All photos: LWF/Albin Hillert

Hungary: Mobilizing support for Ukrainian refugees

“I am proud of the people of my church,” says Bishop Fabiny

(LWI) – Since Russian troops launched their invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, Hungary has seen more than 200,000 refugees cross its border from Ukraine by 8 March, seeking…

LWF Regional Secretary for LAC Rev Sonia Skupch was inspired by ELCOâs deep commitment to the most vulnerable populations in Colombia - Indigenous communities, poor people and people of afro-descent - who endure situations of elevated risk and violence. Photo by Melissa GÃ³mez Yepes/IELCO

Colombia: Supporting the most vulnerable amid violence

LWF Regional Secretary visits Colombia church

(LWI) - "I was inspired by the deep commitment of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia to the most vulnerable populations in Colombia – to indigenous communities, poor people and people…

Ms. Rohini Devi Paswan, a resident of Dhanusa, drawing water from a newly constructed hand pump â Photo credit: Suman Rai/LCWS

Nepal: Fostering resilience through water, sanitation and health

LWF, City of Geneva and partners support vulnerable populations and COVID-19 recovery

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is accompanying vulnerable populations in Dhanusa and Morang, Nepal, through water, sanitation and health (…

The vast majority of refugees fleeing across the Ukrainian border into Poland are women and children, including this mother and her young son. Photo: Filip BÅaÅ¼ejowski

LWF fact-finding visit to Polish-Ukrainian border

Generosity of volunteers gives hope alongside concern for exploitation of vulnerable mothers and children

(LWI) - Despite a long career in humanitarian work, Rebekka Meissner was deeply touched by the scenes she witnessed at the…

Women from Gawar in northern Cameroon building energy efficient clay stoves, as part of an LWF environmental program. Photo: Tcheou Tcheou ABEL

CSW66: Women must lead the way out of climate crisis

LWF and ELCA host event exploring ways in which women are driving movement for more sustainable living

(LWI) - Women may be more likely to die in climate related disasters, but they are also increasingly driving the movement for cleaner…

On Eagle Peak, Wyoming USA. Daniel Kirschbaum ELCA Program Director for Young Adult Ministry says, âI love to be steeped in creation.â Photo: Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp

USA: It matters to young people that issues of justice be a part of “Gospel work”

Voices from the Communion: Daniel Kirschbaum, ELCA Program Director for Young Adult Ministry

(LWI) - In 2021, Daniel Kirschbaum joined the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) staff as Program Director for Young Adult Ministry.…

The LWF calls on youth leaders to engage in advocacy for climate and intergenerational justice. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF announces grants for youth-led climate projects

“Taking a step for the protection of God’s creation”

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has issued a call for small-scale climate projects initiated and led by young people. “Climate justice is a…

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