Tomi Järvinen (left) and Maria Immonen sign the letter of intent, affirming a long-standing partnership. Photo: LWF/ C. Kästner-Meyer
Enhance cooperation, increase impact for people in need
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) World Service and Finn Church Aid (FCA) have signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen humanitarian emergency response through a consortium model. The agreement outlines the way in which LWF and FCA will in the future work together and respond to humanitarian emergencies.
Our mission remains as vital as ever: to support people in greatest need.
Tomi Järvinen, Executive Director of Finn Church Aid (FCA)
“The humanitarian system is undergoing unprecedented change,” says Tomi Järvinen, Executive Director of Finn Church Aid (FCA). “At the same time, we face significant funding cuts. Yet our mission remains as vital as ever: to support people in greatest need. To do this effectively, we must work together and collaborate across sectors to maximize our collective impact.”
This collaboration is about more than saving costs. It’s about increasing our reach and deepening our impact in communities affected by crisis.
Maria Immonen, Director LWF World Service
“This collaboration is about more than saving costs. It’s about increasing our reach and deepening our impact in communities affected by crisis,” says Maria Immonen, Director of LWF World Service. “By working together, we aim to expand our presence and attract additional donor support, ensuring more effective and coordinated responses.”
“Finn Church Aid and LWF have been partners since LWF’s founding,” she continues. “By signing this Letter of Intent, we reaffirm a long-standing partnership built on shared values and mutual trust.”
