LWF welcomes inclusion of ELN in Colombia peace talks
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) expressed appreciation and support for the start of peace talks between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN), one…
Peace agreement significant for Colombia and the world
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has welcomed the signing of a peace agreement in Colombia on 23 June 2016. “I am sharing with you the hope with which we received the news…
LWF supports community claim to regulate gold mining in Colombia
(LWI) - "If gold mining was no longer possible, I would have to leave,” says Orlinda Romaña, 38, a single mother with seven children who has worked in artisanal mining since…
The Lutheran World Federation's Colombia program is one of four organizations in Colombia to have been been awarded a joint grant of two million euros from the European Union to attend to the humanitarian needs of rural, afro-descendant and…
LWF welcomes conclusion of peace negotiations in Colombia
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) expresses its joy over the announcement of a successful conclusion of the peace negotiations in Colombia. On 25 August, the Colombian…
(LWI) – As the Colombian government and the leader of the main guerilla group sign the peace agreement to end the Colombian civil war today in Cartagena, the LWF offers its support and prayers.
LWF and Caritas peace building work in Colombia after the civil war
(LWI) – "Forced displacement is a terrible experience,” says Juana Francisca Mosquera, who was forced to flee to Quibdo from her native Bojayá, Colombia, after receiving…
“Alerta Comunidad” in Colombia educates about risk management and reduction
(LWI) – “Good morning and welcome to Alerta Comunidad – the program for risk reduction by the Lutheran World Federation.” – People in Arauca, Colombia have by now…
