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Increase faith-based advocacy efforts for justice LWF participates in ACT General Assembly meets in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Czech Republic: faith and trust in a secular society Synodal Senior of the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren Pavel Pokorný reflects on hope in an uncertain future
Former GNC/LWF General Secretary Awarded Anna Vasa Prize for Lifelong Commitment to Unity Polish church honors German leader for fostering relations and “building bridges of dialog across divides”
New report highlights effective climate loss and damage responses LWF projects in Nepal and Central America provide insights into prevention, resilience and community preparedness