Joint action to respond to “unprecedented threat” of coronavirus pandemic
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) together with other organizations is joining the global appeal of the United Nations (UN) for donations to respond to …
World Service director grateful for commitment and dedication of staff
(LWI) -The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) World Service director Maria Immonen has sent a letter to the staff in humanitarian and development operations, encouraging…
Talk about the mental health of aid workers, LWF World Service director says
(LWI) - “In the past months, we have seen cases of stress, anxiety and burn-out among our staff.” Maria Immonen, director of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF)…
Solidarity should be guiding principle governing migration and refugee reception
A dozen global and regional religious organizations released an advocacy statement on the situation of migrants and refugees in Europe that defines their…
Opportunity for Europe to grow in mutual solidarity says LWF General Secretary
(LWI) - The current refugee crisis is an “opportunity for European countries to grow in mutual solidarity”, said Rev Dr Martin Junge, General Secretary of the…
LWF World Service concerned about long-term effects of the pandemic
(LWI) - Unparalleled cooperation, resilience and commitment, but also an enormous challenge for field staff and the communities we serve – this is what a global health…
International Day of the Girl: Concern about the impact of COVID-19 on girls
(LWI) - On International Day of the Girl, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is raising awareness about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on girls in…