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Get Involved Image Lutherans from around the globe gather for the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Thirteenth Assembly, held in Krakow, Poland on 13-19 September 2023 under the theme of ’One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition on a common journey of renewal We strive to put our faith into action within and beyond the communion, and seek God’s Word and Spirit to guide us
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Improving child nutrition through financial empowerment LWF and UNICEF pilot a cash nutrition program to empower caregivers
COVID-19: LWF and partners advocate for equitable vaccine access Vaccine equity essential to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic
LWF President commends strength of Cameroon communities served by livelihood programs Responding to crisis with community centered sustainable livelihoods
LAC: Member churches and World Service programs explore deeper collaboration New LWF guidelines offer possibilities for joint engagement in serving the most vulnerable people
Nepal: New mobile application helps local farmers innovate LWF supports rollout of modern technology for sustainable farming
Icelandic church strengthens commitment to immigrants, refugees General Synod adopts comprehensive new policy
Church of Sweden apologizes for abuse of the Sámi People “An essential step forward on the long road of reconciliation”
Stronger together for the sake of people in need LWF member churches and country programs in Asia, Middle East and Africa affirm collaboration
Ethiopia: LWF in solidarity with church and people yearning for peace General Secretary Anne Burghardt sends message of encouragement to EECMY President
Advisory Board of the Augusta Victoria Hospital Applauds strong COVID-19 response Treatment for cancer patients uninterrupted despite pandemic
Nigerian Refugees in Cameroon Transform Desert Land into a “Great Green Wall” Strategically building towards sustainable community-based solutions