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Tales from the forest on the Polish-Belarus border Find out how Marianna responds when her rustic family life is rapidly overturned as police and soldiers take over the border zone between Poland an
New study group on peace and reconciliation in war contexts A new study group will provide further theological reflection and interdisciplinary analysis of LWF’s contribution to peace and reconciliation in c
Churches are firsthand witnesses to climate change Through its member churches and grassroots communities, LWF has unique perspectives on connecting local climate advocacy to the global level and vi
Statement: Hospitals in conflict zones must be protected LWF unequivocally condemns attacks on hospitals and medical infrastructure, following Russian missile strike that hit Kyiv children’s hospital, and
From Switzerland to Sarajevo: Sanela’s story From life as a refugee during the Bosnian war to founder and CEO of an integration center to support other people seeking safety from today’s wars
Do not instrumentalize the gospel by speaking of “Holy War” On their solidarity visit to Ukraine, the LWF delegation also met with faith leaders from Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities in Ukraine.
Lesbos: from beach rescues to a center of hope and healing A British couple living on the Greek island of Lesbos found themselves caught up in the refugee crisis of 2015 as thousands sought shelter and asyl