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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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South Korea: walls between people counter peace efforts LWF President Younan visits border village of Korean Peninsula
UN praise for faith-based humanitarian response Faith organizations at forefront of emergency operations
Faith groups a force for peace and cultural sensitivity in international aid GENEVA/LONDON, 5 October 2015 - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) will jointly discuss the importance of faith
LWF welcomes new impulse towards sustainable development Rights-based approach, gender justice and accountability, key to ending poverty
Welcoming churches for thousands “outside the gates of Europe” Austrian Protestant schools offer study places
Refugee crisis: Churches in other LWF regions express solidarity with Europe Prayers for safety, advocacy for additional support
Solidarity for Ukrainian church diaconal work amid conflict Assistance to the displaced and people with disabilities
Increased awareness of faith groups’ contribution to UN development goals Junge reflects on LWF’s participation in New York roundtable
Laos: School support to students with disabilities LWF school supplies to help deaf students Vone and Viengkeo learn
Strengthening advocacy capacity for women’s rights in faith-based organizations LWF and partners workshop facilitates access to UN mechanisms