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Get Involved Image Lutherans from around the globe gather for the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Thirteenth Assembly, held in Krakow, Poland on 13-19 September 2023 under the theme of ’One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition on a common journey of renewal We strive to put our faith into action within and beyond the communion, and seek God’s Word and Spirit to guide us
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South Sudan: LWF condemns killings of peace workers The Lutheran World Federation expresses shock and sympathy at the killings of seven peace workers in Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan on 29 Apr
Uganda-South Sudan: Orientation for a safe return LWF has set up a cross-border project between northern Uganda and South Sudan, to provide information and bridge return-related insecurities for re
South Sudan: expanding education for children with disabilities “Children and youth like me had lost hope for the future but now see a bright future”
South Sudan: flood recovery through sustainable livelihoods Promoting food security with home gardens
Uganda: ‘We understand our work as putting faith into action’ Refugees, host communities testify to impact of World Service program in Uganda
“I heard of signs of peace in South Sudan, so I decided to come back” LWF works to prepare conditions for a safe return and re-integration of South Sudanese into their home communities
Supporting marginalized people to organize and empower themselves Report on LWF’s rights-based approach work in 2020