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Myanmar: LWF reassures churches after Typhoon Yagi LWF has expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with Myanmar in the aftermath of the devastating Typhoon Yagi, and pledged support toward recovery e
Greenland: a church and people in rapid transformation Climate change, isolation and a disappearing indigenous way of life are among the challenges facing people in the world’s most northern territory&n
Africa: Perspectives for an inclusive, just and intergenerational church Theological institutions promoting unity in Africa’s churches
2026 call for member church projects includes training Churches invited to sign up for workshops on project design by 6 October 2024
LWF and Taizé: Crafting unity and hope from refugee camp sand Symbol of diaconal and ecumenical commitment
New York: Faith leaders call for true and transformative peace General Secretary Burghardt: “Creating contexts where people and communities can thrive”