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Mozambique: Supporting those who have to start all over again LWF restores water pumps, provides emergency shelter to villagers who lost everything
Faith-based organizations launch publication on women’s human rights LWF General Secretary Junge affirms partnerships that influence the local reality
Vital role of religions in providing safe space for civil society organization General Secretary of Zimbabwe Council of Churches says faith groups must play prophetic role in mobilizing for justice and peace
Churches invited to “pray for peace and freedom” in the run-up to EU elections German church offers sermon and liturgy
Ethiopia: Fish farming promotes youth entrepreneurship and food security “Through a sharing spirit” EECMY initiatives serve wider community
LWF thanks Anglicans for witnessing together in a fragmented world LWF greetings to Anglican Consultative Council
Southern Africa youth resolve to address climate change and gender-based violence LUCSA youth discuss LWF’s priorities for youth
Lutherans living the gospel in New Zealand Voices from the Communion: Bishop Mark Whitfield of the LCNZ
Churches in South Sudan promote “three pillars of peace” LWF supports grassroots work toward dialogue and reconciliation
Sri Lanka: LWF condemns violence, urges religious leaders to promote peace LWF calls for protection of places of worship
Easter message: A time to reflect on new perspectives LWF Vice-President Desri Maria Sumbayak, The Indonesian Christian Church
Good Friday message: Christ on the cross has also borne away our pain LWF Vice-President Urmas Viilma, Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church
