The Horn of Africa has been hit by the worst drought in decades. With food vouchers, LWF supports some of the most vulnerable families near Kismayu, in Jubbaland State of Somalia. More support is needed.

Harvest Thanksgiving recalls the close connection between human beings, God and nature. On this occasion, the Evangelical Church in Central Germany calls for economically stable, socially and ecologically compatible agriculture.

Chernihiv Oblast (region), north of Kyiv, was occupied by Russian forces for three months. After their retreat, the invading troops left destruction. LWF is supporting two municipalities in renovating their schools and making them safe for…

Anglican theologian Paul Avis has been working for Christian unity for the past half a century. He was recently awarded the Harding Meyer prize for ecumenism and shares his hopes for progress towards the goal of reconciliation

Youth in LWF’s member churches continue to lead the way by engaging in important conversations on peace in their churches and communities.

For twenty years, the LWF and its local member church has been working with the communities most affected by the armed conflict in Colombia. The program works on disaster risk reduction, livelihood support and advocacy for peace with rural and…

Economic independence is key to women’s empowerment. The LWF Gender Responsive and Inclusive Technical and Vocational Education and Training (GRIT) project in Palestine gives women the skills to open a business and market their produce.

Joint work for peace in the world was at the top of the agenda of the 7th congress of world and traditional religious leaders in Kazakhstan. Archbishop Urmas Viilma, LWF Vice-President for Central Eastern Europe represented the global communion…

At annual LWF retreat for newly elected bishops and presidents among LWF’s member churches, participants shared experiences on Lutheran identity, being an inclusive church and serving the neighbor.

Renewed hostilities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and neighboring provinces have closed the humanitarian corridor established after a truce 5 months ago. As the security situation worsens, LWF staff continue to provide aid from the province capital…