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What We Do Image A symbolic moment during the 60th anniversary of the first all-Africa Lutheran conference, held in 2015. Photo: Photo: LWF/ Tsion Alemayehu We work with member churches, country programs and partner organizations to promote justice, peace, reconciliation and dignity for individuals and communities.
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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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“Churches have to raise awareness for global justice” Interview with Rev. Dr Cornelia Füllkrug-Weitzel, former president of Bread for the World
Emphasis on good cooperation as LWF invites member churches and World Service to deepen joint work LWF offers ‘Guidance Note’ affirming shared purpose to assist people who are most in need
Recommitted to protection and rights of refugees LWF and UNHCR renew Memorandum of Understanding on closer cooperation in countries around the world
LWF to launch guidelines on joint engagement between member churches and World Service Joint calling to witness and serve people in need
Sweden: Don’t go down the road of hate speech LWF General Secretary says dialogue and cooperation must prevail in debates over immigration requirements
LWF welcomes plans for restoration of U.S. assistance for East Jerusalem hospitals “Support for critical and life-saving work”
On World Water Day, LWF calls for access to safe water Water essential for protection in times of COVID-19
Aid agencies warn of irreversible damage in Syria Statement calls on international community to push for end to conflict and step up urgent humanitarian aid
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for protection of children in South Sudan Systemic failures and human rights violations must be addressed
Breaking barriers: LWF women in leadership International Women’s Day webinar explores successes and obstacles for past, present and future generations