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El Salvador: “Witnessing migration is one of the hardest things” Voices from the Communion: Mr. Fernando Arucha
COVID-19: Nepal needs additional support for ‘people in distress’ Medical items to local government, food and hygiene kits for vulnerable communities
Stop the spiral of violence in Colombia Christian organizations call on President Duque to end repression and address root causes of popular protests
New study: Critical to rethink risk, resilience, and debt relief Launch of study “Climate change, debt, and COVID-19”
Orthodox perspectives on path to church unity Theologian, Dr Nathan Hoppe, on the church in Albania and the challenges of Lutheran-Orthodox dialogue
Jordan: Youth project fosters innovation and collaboration Syrian and Jordanian youth create solutions for everyday problems, awarded for inventions
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