In Namibia, a community of the San people and the Lutheran church are prioritizing indigenous-led development approaches to counter cultural stereotyping and economic marginalization.

DMD Supported Project Provides Training in Income-Generating Saving and Credit Schemes

(LWI) – A project run by The Lutheran World Federation member (LWF) church in Rwanda with support from the Department for Mission and…

“Through a sharing spirit” EECMY initiatives serve wider community

(LWI) - The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) Development and Social Services…

Bishops issue shared statement on proclaiming the gospel in the public space

LWI - Lutheran bishops from Sweden and Tanzania have met together to discern ways of supporting each other’s ministry through prayer, service and public witness…

LWF President Musa brings greetings to Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches in Africa have received messages of gratitude and encouragement for their untiring and…

LWF publishes Annual Report for 2018

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has published its 2018 Annual Report. Titled “Freely you have received, freely give,” it records the…

Youth “effectively contributing to the revival of churches and communities”

(LWI) - The inclusion of young people on all levels is necessary to envision a future of justice and peace. This was the overall agreement shared as The Lutheran…

Symbols of Hope: LWF program in Nigeria warns of the risks of migration

(LWI) - Nosa Okundia and Happiness Ehimen almost lost their lives on the journey from their native Nigeria to Europe. Today they are back home again with one goal in…

Staff commitment ensures work can continue  

(LWI) - Two weeks after massive flooding had inundated the refugee camps and their host communities in Maban county, South Sudan, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) team is returning to the…