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COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations Coronavirus pandemic a prophetic moment
Put age, gender, diversity at heart of IDP policies LWF joins collective of NGOs calling on UN panel to ensure inclusivity in dealing with Internally Displaced People
COVID-19: Breaking the cycle of poverty for young people in Naples The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Italy provides short-term aid and long-term opportunities for vulnerable families
COVID-19: Faith based organizations call for immediate ceasefire Lutheran World Federation and Islamic Relief Worldwide appeal for peace to protect people from Coronavirus
COVID-19: RRF is “tangible expression of solidarity” Over 50 applications to LWF’s Rapid Response Fund show churches’ “overwhelming” need for support
COVID-19: United in prayer for humanity LWF joins Pope Francis and Grand Imam of Al-Azhar in call to global prayer on 14 May
COVID-19: Isolated physically, engaged digitally Webinar discusses ways churches are adapting online (LWI) - A
COVID-19: Calling for an economy of life LWF General Secretary: "Economic systems must prioritize people over profit"
COVID-19: An active contribution to overcoming the crisis LWF Council member Julia Braband shares insights from a German hospital
COVID-19: Churches in frontline against ‘silent pandemic’ Religious leaders urged to take strong stand against increase in domestic violence under lockdown