(LWI) – As the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) begins its 60th session in New York this week, representatives of faith-based organizations including The Lutheran World Federation are advocating for greater effort to reduce…
(LWI) – A series of consultations for Christian and Muslim scholars organized by The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in partnership with academic institutions is growing into a network of scholars and people of faith seeking deeper conversations…
Follow the lives of three refugees in the Kakuma refugee camp, northwest Kenya, in this documentary by the Church of Sweden, If we ever get out of here. What have they fled? What…
Religious fundamentalism threatens sustainable development
(LWI) – Collaboration between The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) has helped address gender inequalities and violence against women, delegates…
LWF project enables people to take control of their future
(LWI) – Harvest is a time of happiness for Perng Si, a farmer in Kampone village, Vieng Phoukha district, Laos. In addition to having enough to feed his family, Perng Si earned…
New irrigation schemes help Ethiopian farmers deal with climate change
(LWI) - For Kassa Adane, 63, every day is a day to be grateful for the gift of water. The farmer in North Wollo, Ethiopia, and father of eight children is one of 94…
LWF welcomes inclusion of ELN in Colombia peace talks
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) expressed appreciation and support for the start of peace talks between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN), one…
(LWI) - “The earthquake has united us and forced us to brave the outside world and find our strength.” In Nepal women are leading the rebuilding efforts. With the support of the Lutheran World federation (LWF),…