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Back to school in Ukraine Newly constructed underground schools allow in-person learning for thousands of children in war-torn Kharkiv
Student volunteers transform communities in Brazil Regional award honors commitment of Lutheran school
South Sudan: Refugee leaders committed to reopen learning centers for young children Refugee leaders face challenges as they try to continue early childhood education
Namibia: from liberation hero to leading human rights activist Uhuru Dempers of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia
Study with the Strasbourg Institute for Ecumenical Research Applications welcome until 25 September for online course
Journeying together as member church leaders LWF’s Retreat for Newly Elected Leaders equips bishops with tools for dialogue and leadership in their diverse contexts
Statement: End the war, protect the people of Ukraine "Survival of civilian population in Gaza is at stake” For immediate release, 29 August 2025.
Migrants’ rights and dignity at heart of Global Forum in Colombia LWF brings voices of member churches to Global Forum on Migration and Development
Statement: Stop violence, atrocities, famine in Gaza "Survival of civilian population in Gaza is at stake” For immediate release, 29 August 2025.
Lifting up voices of young people across the communion Member churches follow up on Thirteenth Assembly call to implement youth quota and secure voting rights
![LWF Senior Advocacy Advisor Fabián Wilches [center] with IELCO Bishop John Rojas, Director of Diaconia Ana Mendivelso, migration ministry Coordinator Johana Morales and Daniel, psychosocial support for migration ministry. Photo: IELCO](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2025-09/Colobia-global-forum-migration.jpg.webp?itok=P59IxDI2)
![Charlotte Frank [third from right] from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Central Germany joins other young delegates listening to LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt [far left] at the Kraków Assembly.](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2025-08/youth-advocacy.jpg.webp?itok=zCisKz6P)