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Australians ‘Walk My Way’ to support refugee children Lutheran schools and churches join fundraising walk to help LWF bring education to thousands of African children
LWF sends condolences to DCA/NCA after family members killed in Gaza airstrikes “Violence must end, civilians must be protected”
Argentine diaconal foundation lauds LWF’s dedication as it qualifies for new EU funding Human rights, food security and environmental protection among indigenous Mbya Guaraní
LWF sends Eid greetings to Muslim and interfaith partner organizations Strengthening cooperation with Islamic Relief Worldwide and Network of Religious and Traditional Peacemakers
Colombia: Church calls on government to protect life, peacefully listen Violence against demonstrators must be stopped, human rights violations investigated
LWF remembers Indonesian church leader Nababan as "a leader with vision and passion for the church” Former LWF Vice President Rev. Dr Soritua A.E. Nababan passes away
Germany: Anna-Nicole Heinrich youngest president of EKD synod Heinrich: “My church has shown courage in electing me to this office”
LWF appeals for an end to violence in Jerusalem Statement calls on churches to pray for peace, justice and an end to forced evictions of Palestinian families
“Churches have to raise awareness for global justice” Interview with Rev. Dr Cornelia Füllkrug-Weitzel, former president of Bread for the World
Ethiopian church documentary shows returnee migrants can find hope at home LWF-supported project focuses on the risks and consequences of irregular migration
Nordic churches explore “baptism in times of change” Regional studies show declining infant baptism rates
Recommitted to protection and rights of refugees LWF and UNHCR renew Memorandum of Understanding on closer cooperation in countries around the world
