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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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Syria/Turkey: Call for donations after earthquake LWF is calling for donations following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. LWF works with local partner CARITAS Syria.
Haiti: Work in a challenging environment Naomie Beaujour, Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Program Manager in Haiti, talks about the LWF program and the security situation in Haiti.
Ethiopia: Solar lights for rural communities LWF supports vulnerable families in Ethiopia with solar panels and lanterns.
Poland: Supporting women refugees Women fleeing the war in Ukraine are at risk of gender-based violence: Leaving a war zone, passing checkpoints, and settling in an unknown country
Ukraine: Christmas at wartime People in Kharkiv and Ichnya, Ukraine, are struggling with the effects of war. Under challenging circumstances, they prepare for Christmas.
Ukraine: Heating for Kharkiv LWF is working together with its member church in Ukraine and the local Youth Council to equip heating points in Kharkiv.
Ethiopia: Back to Tigray LWF Ethiopia staff were on the first humanitarian flight to Mekelle after the cessation of hostilities.
16 Days: Faith in Protection of Migrant Women Faith is a key resource for many women fleeing from conflicts, climate emergencies or gender-based violence.
Somalia: Food for people displaced by drought LWF has started giving food aid to people displaced by the extreme drought in Somalia.
LWF joins call to increase humanitarian efforts As the United Nations launch the Global Humanitarian Overview, indicating an exponential rise in humanitarian needs, LWF joins the call of humanita
Jordan: 10 years' service to Syrian refugees LWF has served Syrian refugees and their hosts in Jordan for ten years.