Living Reformation project has positive impact on 800 people

(LWI) High unemployment and poverty rates push increasing numbers of young Zambians to drugs and alcohol. A Young Reformer from the…

ONDANGWA, Namibia/GENEVA, 2 May 2017 (LWI) - Young Lutherans are leading the way to The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Twelfth Assembly, as they prepare for the Youth Pre-Assembly (YPA) in Ondangwa, northern Namibia, 3-9 May.

“We want to…

Young Reformers turn attention to deforestation in Congo

(LWI) - For Cedrick Yumba Kitwa, the 500th Reformation anniversary sub-theme “Creation – not for sale,” is a call to turn attention to what is happening in Africa’s largest…

16 days of activism to overcome gender based violence

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is encouraging church leaders to speak up publicly against gender-based violence. Joining the…

New manual enables participants to conduct training in local context

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has released a Peace Messenger training manual. A first draft was developed last year and used in September 2017 with…

Over 2000 people a day crossing border to Uganda

(LWI) - The LWF in Uganda is poised to manage three entry points for refugees fleeing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an…

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(LWI) - Lutheran youth have started the discussion on revival in the church.

On 13 April the Global Young Reformers’ Network…

LWF Council adopts resolution on the Situation in North-East and Central Nigeria

(LWI) - During its meeting in Geneva this week, the Council of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) adopted a resolution on the situation in North-East and…

LUCCEA General Assembly delegates discuss church’s role in reconciliation and peace

(LWI) The president of the Lutheran Communion in Central and Eastern Africa (LUCCEA) has called on churches in the sub-region to strive for unity in order…

Program executive Rev. Judith VanOsdol talks about 16-days campaign and gender justice

(LWI) - This year’s global campaign to end violence against women and girls is an opportunity for the Lutheran communion “to renew and reaffirm our…