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With the huge influx of Syrian refugees, classrooms in Mafraq public schools are even more crowded than usual.  Photo: LWF/Mats Wallerstedt

LWF Affirms Support for Ecumenical Efforts to End Conflict in Syria

Junge Participates in WCC Consultation on Syria

Governance
Humanitarian
News
17 Jan 2014
(l. to r.) LWF President Bishop Dr. Munib Younan and LWF Vice-President  for Africa Bishop Dr Alex G. Malasusa at the dedication of the Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan Evangelical Lutheran Church. Photo: ELCJHL

New Lutheran Church in Jordan “Emblematic of Freedom of Religion”

LWF President Munib Younan Dedicates Church at Baptismal Site in Interreligious Celebration

Governance
Churches
News
16 Jan 2014
Dr. Dina El-Omari, Centre for Islamic Theology (ZIT) Münster, gives a welcome address at the Christian-Muslim consultation

Joint Theological Reflection Creates Shared Space

First Cooperation between the LWF and a University Institute for Islamic Theology

Theology
News
16 Jan 2014
(from left) Oberkirchenrat Norbert Denecke, LWF National Committee in Germany General Secretary; Rev. Martin Junge, LWF General Secretary; Stephan Dorgerloh, education minister of the state of Saxony-Anhalt; Rev. Anne Burghardt, LWF Secretary for Ecumenical Affairs. Photo: LWF/C. Kästner

Lutheran Reformation is a Global Citizen

(LWI) - Starting from Wittenberg in Saxony-Anhalt, the Reformation has become a global citizen.

Communion
Churches
News
14 Jan 2014
Tabisa Nyabol and her grandchildren in Adjumani, Uganda. Photo: ACT-DCA-LWF/Mai Gad

Massive Influx of South Sudanese Refugees into Uganda Calls for Scaled-Up Humanitarian Response

LWF to Increase Support for Thousands Arriving Daily

Humanitarian
News
14 Jan 2014
Newly arrived refugees from the Central African Republic receive a hot meal in Dosseye camp in southern Chad. Photo: LWF Chad/S. Dalou

LWF Providing Assistance in Central African Republic Crisis

Hot Meals and Non-Food Items Provided

Humanitarian
News
08 Jan 2014
Refugees fleeing the crisis in South Sudan arrive at Kakuma camp in Kenya. Photo: LWF/J. Macharia

South Sudanese Religious Leaders Calling for Ceasefire

LWF on the Ground to Assist Refugees from the Conflict

Justice
Humanitarian
News
08 Jan 2014
Polish delegates sharing women's stories from their church. Photo: LWF/C. Rendon

Women Doing Theology in Central Eastern Europe

LWF WICAS Meeting Affirms Past and Present Contribution of Women in the Church

Theology
Churches
News
20 Dec 2013
LWF Delegation to COP19. Photo: LWF/Sean Hawkey

Fasting for Solidarity

Reflections on Day of Fasting for the Climate

Climate
Churches
Justice
News
20 Dec 2013
Solidarity with those vulnerable to climate change. Photo: LWF/Sean Hawkey

LWF Launches Day of Fasting for the Climate

Monthly Action Begins 1 January in Solidarity with Those Vulnerable to Climate Change

Climate
Churches
Justice
News
18 Dec 2013
A group of participants in the LWF-run PACOS course. Photo: LWF Central America/M. Salinas

Young People Caring for the Environment in Honduras, a Society in Conflict

LWF Supports Initiatives That Promote Food Security and Climate Justice

Climate
Humanitarian
News
18 Dec 2013
Children taking animals to drinking water points in Gambos Huila province, Angola. Photo: LWF/Abrao Mushivi

Hygiene and Sanitation to Contain Cholera Spread in Drought-Hit Angola

LWF Intervention Prevents Emergency from Deteriorating into Disaster

Humanitarian
News
18 Dec 2013

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