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Somalia: Supporting the hopes and dreams of families Stories of hope from Somalia where two girls and their families are supported to challenge stigma and achieve their dreams
Mekong Mission Forum: a shared journey of faith A forum to strengthen Lutheran identity and strengthen collaboration of Mekong churches and mission partners
Christian Unity: new beginnings and deepening relationships The annual Week of Prayer ushers in a year of new beginnings and ongoing deepening of ecumenical dialogues
Diakonia: Empowering communities to build resilience against injustice LWF diaconal practitioners share best practices and increase networking
Germany: young people engaging on common concerns Youth leader Robert Hammerschmidt from the Evangelical Church in Central Germany
LWF stands with church and people of Venezuela General Secretary Burghardt sends pastoral letter assuring Venezuelans of solidarity and prayers for peaceful transformation
Statement: Respect rights and dignity of people in Greenland LWF statement urges U.S. to exercise “restraint, respect and dialogue” in engaging with people of Greenland
Poland: Model for churches and humanitarian actors working hand in hand Looking back at a successful response to Ukrainian refugee crisis as LWF closes its country program in Poland
LWF welcomes new Lutheran Bishop in Jordan and the Holy Land Rev. Dr Imad Haddad consecrated Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land
Venezuela: Humanitarian needs are acute, LWF urges sustained response Protection, community resilience at the core of LWF’s work as 8 million people face hardship
LWF congratulates Kenyan Bishop-elect Catherine Musau Historic election of first woman in the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church
Faith, ethics, and sustainable solutions for a resilient planet LWF delegates reflect on faith leaders’ role at global environmental assembly
