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Ethiopia: Sudanese refugees need water and food Ethiopia continues to receive people that flee conflict and violence in Sudan.
Germany: Called to be ambassadors of peace and hope A recent partnership conference held in Germany brought together Lutherans from across the LWF communion, strengthening their witness for hope and
Assembly: Village groups will explore the theme in community The village groups at the Thirteenth Assembly will bring together participants in discussion about the Assembly theme, offering diverse perspective
Amsterdam exhibition on global Lutheranism The Dutch Luther Museum in Amsterdam has launched an exhibition on historical and current relations Dutch Lutherans had internationally.
Augusta-Victoria Hospital delegation visits US Capitol Contributions to the hospital need to meet the increasing number of patients.
EU supports LWF work with refugees in Uganda LWF and partners have received a six million EUR grant for multipurpose cash assistance to refugees in Uganda.
Human Rights Council: fighting gender-based violence At the 53rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Lutheran World Federation expressed concern about the number of countries where
Kenya: Inclusive education in Kakuma LWF runs 34 schools in Kakuma refugee camp in north-western Kenya where it applies a concept of inclusive education whereby students with disabilit
Norway: Nordic youth hopes for Krakow Assembly In this Voices from the Communion, youth delegate Nora Antonsen shares her passion for climate justice, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment - va
Advocating for migrant and refugee rights at international borders LWF and partners call for an international mechanism to address the global pattern of human rights violations against refugees, asylum seekers and
Seminar highlights essential role of lay leadership Lay leaders from churches around the globe reflect on ways they have been enriched by a seminar in Geneva and Wittenberg focused on capacity buildi
