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African church leaders gather in Kenya for Pre-Assembly During the 8 to 13 May meeting, delegates from across the continent will be discussing challenges including poverty, climate change, gender justice
Syria: Aid after the earthquake Ten weeks after the devastating earthquake in the Syria-Turkey border region, the needs are shifting from essential relief goods and emergency mass
LWF expresses grave concerns over fighting in Sudan LWF expresses grave concerns over military conflicts in Sudan which run the risk of leading to full-scale civil war.
Cameroon: A messenger of peace at home and abroad Clémence Madara of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren of Cameroon became a Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Peace Messenger and eventually, one of
Rwanda: Stepping up theological training of evangelists and pastors Church growth and stricter government regulations regarding the training of pastors are reasons for the Lutheran Church of Rwanda to prioritize the
Building trust is key for human rights in Africa Participants from member churches and LWF country programs in eight African countries met in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to share best practices and challe
Uganda-South Sudan: Orientation for a safe return LWF has set up a cross-border project between northern Uganda and South Sudan, to provide information and bridge return-related insecurities for re
First graduates from new LWF gender justice program Students from Ethiopia, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe graduate from program on theology, gender justice and leadership education est
Ethiopia: Solar lights for rural communities LWF supports vulnerable families in Ethiopia with solar panels and lanterns.
Celebrating unity and diversity as Peace Messengers Advent is a time to focus on the coming of the Prince of Peace.
Ethiopia: Back to Tigray LWF Ethiopia staff were on the first humanitarian flight to Mekelle after the cessation of hostilities.