Augusta Victoria Hospital’s Fadi Atrash shares his journey and vision of comprehensive healthcare for all

(LWI) - As a young boy living up in the West Bank, Fadi Atrash decided at an early age that he wanted to be a doctor when he grew up…

LWF appeals to EU and other partners to support Augusta Victoria Hospital’s life-saving cancer care for Palestinians

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt has appealed to the President of the…

Augusta Victoria Hospital forced to turn Palestinian patients away as funding crisis causes severe lack of medicines 

(LWI) - Staff at the Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) in East Jerusalem, are having to make daily decisions…

The LWF World Service Annual Report reflects LWF’s humanitarian and development work in a growing number of conflicts and emergencies worldwide.

Cancer medicine and hospital supplies for the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City

(LWI) - After several months of preparation and coordination, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has delivered the first much awaited shipment of medication…

On World Humanitarian Day, LWF General Secretary praises staff for commitment and service

(LWI) - On World Humanitarian Day, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) honors its over 7,000 field staff working in humanitarian operations…

Doctors and nurses from Augusta Victoria Hospital provide support for largest evacuation since outbreak of conflict

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has been supporting the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Palestinian…

"Timely and crucial support" to cancer care for Palestinians

(LWI) - The Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem has received a 20 million USD payment from the United States government (USAID). This support will enable the AVH to…

“Ceasefire essential to prevent further suffering”

(LWI) - The leaders of 15 United Nations (UN) and humanitarian agencies including the International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA), of which the LWF is an active member,…