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Lidya Nkiruka Udekwe – a participant in LWF project Symbols of Hope – pictured outside her shop in the Lugbe suburb on the outskirts of Abuja, where she makes a living selling clothes. Through this business, she can now provide for her four children. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Symbols of Hope Nigeria: Restoring life in dignity

LWF supports survivors of human trafficking

Churches
News
09 Oct 2024
LWF distributes food parcels in the Kathmandu valley. Photo: LWF/ D. Lamsal

LWF responds to flooding in Nepal

Food and water distributions started

Humanitarian
News
07 Oct 2024
Handmade wooden crosses pictured in a workshop in the Bethlehem old city. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

Palestine-Israel: LWF joins call to uphold international law, protect civilians

Association of International Development Agencies condemns atrocities, calls for immediate ceasefire

Justice
News
07 Oct 2024
Photo: LWF

LWF issues call to prayer for peace on 7 October

“Bring an end to violence. Restore hope”

Communion
News
04 Oct 2024
The medieval Church of Saint Martin in the Wall in Prague’s Old City where opening worship for the European Regions Meeting will be held. Photo: Ricardolovesmonuments (CC-BY)

Lutheran journey in a changing European context

Delegates from LWF’s European regions gather in Prague to discuss the meaning of church in secularized societies

Communion
Churches
News
03 Oct 2024
LWF Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenical Relations, Prof. Dr Dirk Lange joins other delegates for the opening of the Synod in the Vatican. Photo: CatholicPressPhoto/A. Giuliani

A vital Lutheran voice at the Vatican Synod

Assistant General Secretary Lange among 16 ecumenical delegates attending meeting on reform of Catholic Church

Unity
News
02 Oct 2024
What began as urgent aid during a national crisis has evolved into livelihoods and protection work. As LWF Uganda marks its 45th anniversary, its legacy is evident in the thriving communities it has helped rebuild. Photo: LWF Uganda

45 years of building resilience in Uganda

From Emergency Relief to Empowerment 

Humanitarian
News
01 Oct 2024
A teacher with her student. The Saturday school helps integrate refugee children into Hungarian schools, while maintaining their identity. Photo: ELCH

Hungarian Lutherans teach the language, foster integration

ELCH "Saturday school" builds connections between Ukrainian refugees and their hosts

Communion
Churches
News
30 Sep 2024
Speakers at the prayer breakfast in New York

Faith leaders call for global action against HIV/AIDS

Prayer breakfast highlights ongoing need for united global effort  

Justice
News
27 Sep 2024
A drummer group from Burundi was part of the dance competition. Photo: LWF/ M. Lukulu

10 years “Kakuma Got Talent”

Competition to showcase refugee talents in Kenya

Humanitarian
News
27 Sep 2024
Finnish theologian Dr Minna Hietamäki. Photo: LWF

Finland: searching for religious identity in a shifting society

Ecumenical scholar Dr Minna Hietamäki reflects on some cultural and religious trends in her country

Communion
Churches
Theology
News
27 Sep 2024
Participants of the 2024 Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation (ALCLC) in Abuja, Nigeria.Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Africa: “In Christ, we are one body”

Leadership conference closes with call for unity in the body of Christ

Churches
Communion
News
27 Sep 2024

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