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At the press conference for the launch of a network of self-help groups for people who lost someone to COVID-19: (from left) Anita Schedel, Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, Antonia Palmer. Photo: EKLB
Germany: Self-help groups support relatives of COVID-19 victims
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2 Aug 2021
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2 Aug 2021
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Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
2022 LWF scholarships’ application phase is now open
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30 Jul 2021
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  • Theology
30 Jul 2021
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Institute for Ecumenical Research, Strasbourg (France). Photo: Institute for Ecumenical Research
Ecumenical vision lives on through Harding Meyer Prize
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29 Jul 2021
  • Unity
29 Jul 2021
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Solar panels on the parish hall roof of the São Lucas congregation in Pelotas, Brazil, provide sustainable electric energy and generate funds for pastoral work. Photo: Comunidade São Lucas de Pelotas
Brazil: Solar panels to produce power for pastoral work
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28 Jul 2021
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28 Jul 2021
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Debris from heavy fighting near the town of Yechilla litters the banks of a river which is a primary water source for local residents. Aid agencies are calling for urgent access to bring clean water, food and medical supplies into the war-torn region. Photo: LWF/A. Calma
Aid agencies warn of looming famine in Tigray
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23 Jul 2021
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23 Jul 2021
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LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Solidarity with Brazilian church against hate speech
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21 Jul 2021
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21 Jul 2021
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Churches support each other through prayer. Photo: LWF/Johanan Celine P. Valeriano
Japan church leaders meet for online fellowship
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20 Jul 2021
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20 Jul 2021
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Transforming 500 square meters of dry land into fertile land: the Lutheran City Forest at the Luther Study Centre of KN-LWF in Pematang Siantar, Indonesia. Photo: KN-LWF
Indonesia: Encouraging spiritual awareness on climate justice among youth
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19 Jul 2021
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19 Jul 2021
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Youth playing on the banks of Río Pogue in Atrato, northwestern Colombia. The LWF supports local communities to uphold their rights and protect the Atrato River, which has been polluted by material from extractive industries for decades. Photo: LWF/G. A. Moreno Clavijo
Supporting marginalized people to organize and empower themselves
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19 Jul 2021
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19 Jul 2021
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