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LWF welcomes new UN climate report, urges ambitious action to protect the most vulnerable Climate change is real, lives and livelihoods are already threatened
Lutheran Churches in Ethiopia, Tanzania meet to share and learn together Learning from one another "enhances our missional journey”
Churches must join forces to combat crime of human trafficking LWF and WCC highlight need to listen to survivors’ voices and step-up prevention among communities at risk
2022 LWF scholarships’ application phase is now open Commitment to strengthen capacity of churches and prepare next generation of leaders
Churches raise prophetic voice for justice and inclusion Lutheran churches in Colombia, Indonesia and Namibia launch reports on progress towards UN’s Agenda 2030
Hope and healing for survivors of South Sudan conflict A clinical psychologist with LWF Uganda provides psychosocial support to refugees and host communities
Poems give voice to refugees’ dignity and hope Launch of ‘I am Hope’ poems celebrates courage and talents of refugees living in Kenya
LWF’s Hélène Ralivao Fund awards first scholarships for women in Africa A legacy to theological education and leadership development
New publication explores global perspectives on Lutheran identities Common foundations, diverse cultures and traditions
Finance chairperson thanks LWF’s churches and partners for “faithful support” LWF Council receives 2020 financial results
Junge highlights LWF’s agility, resilience, clarity of mission In his report to Council, the General Secretary says LWF is stable and well-positioned to face post-pandemic period
LWF elects Estonian Anne Burghardt as new General Secretary Election marks first woman and first Central and Eastern European pastor to head global communion of churches
