Worst Drought in 30 Years: General Secretary Junge Underlines Urgency for Early Intervention

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has called on its member churches worldwide to support Lutheran churches in Namibia and Angola…

LWF Reaches Out to Rural Communities in Namibia’s Worst Drought

WINDHOEK, Namibia/GENEVA, 19 September 2013 (LWI) – Makala sits under one of the family’s  pawpaw trees in the hot sun, her baby on her lap, and her other…

LWF Response to Ease Burden on Pensioners and Livestock Owners

WINDHOEK, Namibia/GENEVA, 27 August 2013 (LWI) - Sixty-five-year-old Magdaline says she was on the road for four days, travelling the 150…

LWF and Namibian Churches Responding to Drought

WINDHOEK, Namibia/GENEVA, 17 September 2013 (LWI) – Nokongo is a typical one-year-old Namibian youngster – walking, carrying a bowl of cereals, smiling.

And like a third of…

LWF Member Churches Working Together to Alleviate Suffering

(LWI) – A prolonged drought spell has led to a food and water crisis in Namibia, with some areas facing the worst situation in 30 years. The Lutheran World Federation (…

Visiting LWF Delegation Assesses Impact of Prolonged Dry Spell on Rural Communities

(LWI) – Leading a delegation of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) to drought-affected regions in Namibia, General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge has…

African Region Affirms Commitment to Host 2017 LWF Assembly in Namibia

WINDHOEK, Namibia/GENEVA, 2 October 2013 (LWI) – Leaders of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) visiting member churches in Namibia participated in the…

Food, Water and School Uniforms for Drought-Affected Families in Amperbo

(LWI) – Sophia Fredrick, 40, says she will first use part of the 800 Namibian dollars (USD 80) she received recently to pay her contribution towards costs…