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Collapsed building in Yemathin, a major town on the major town on the old Yangon-Mandalay highway. 89 people died, 800 people are facing water shortages. Photo: NAG Myanmar

LWF calls for donations after Myanmar and Thailand earthquake

Earthquake deepens humanitarian crisis in Myanmar

Humanitarian
News
01 Apr 2025
Obispo Medardo Gómez. Foto: David Caceres del Castillo
LAC

El Salvador: Prophetic voice for justice and peace

Communion
News
31 Mar 2025
Members of the International Lutheran-Pentecostal Dialogue stand beside a statue of Luther’s wife, Katharina von Bora, in the grounds of Faculdades EST university. Photo: Joefrerick Bin Ating

Lutheran-Pentecostal: looking for a common language

A new phase of Lutheran-Pentecostal dialogue opens in Brazil exploring themes of worship and Christian formation

Churches
Unity
Theology
News
28 Mar 2025
Small group discussions at the first LWF leadership seminar for general secretaries in the African region churches were an opportunity for participants to share good practices and challenges. Photo: LWF/Maro MauaSmall group discussions at the first LWF leadership seminar for general secretaries in the African region churches were an opportunity for participants to share good practices and challenges. Photo: LWF/Maro MauaSmall group discussions at the first LWF leadership seminar for general secretaries in t

Africa: Building relations to strengthen church leadership functions

“Enriching discussions” among general secretaries in LWF Africa region

Governance
Churches
News
27 Mar 2025
Leaders from Christian World Communions are joining the meeting in Geneva this week. From left: Rev Dr. Reynaldo Ferreira Leão Neto, General Secretary of the World Methodist Counci; Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt, General Secretary of the LWF; Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches; Rev. Dr Setri Nyomi, General Secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Photo: LWF/I. Toroitich

Sowing seeds for fairer financial systems

At ecumenical meeting, LWF leader proposes actions to challenge systems of economic inequality and climate crisis

Justice
News
26 Mar 2025
“Peace with Creation,” is the theme of the 2025 Season of Creation. The annual Celebration Guide will be available in April. Photo: Season of Creation

2025 Season of Creation: Global faith leaders invite Christians to work for peace and justice

Call for peace with Creation

Theology
Justice
Climate
News
25 Mar 2025
Members of the LWF delegation to CSW69 in New York. Photo: LWF/P. Hitchen

“Glimmer of hope” as CSW69 concludes in New York

Commission on the Status of Women ends with the adoption of declaration calling for eradication of gender-based violence

Gender
News
24 Mar 2025
KN-LWF chair, director, and staff at the office building, which also hosts the “Silent Coffee” café. Photo: Ari Sihotang

Indonesia: A milestone for inclusivity and empowerment

KN-LWF Indonesia launches the learning hub “Silent Coffee – A Cup of Hope”

Churches
News
20 Mar 2025
Women and girls collect water in the new Farchana refugee camp, Eastern Chad. Photo: LWF/ C. Kästner-Meyer

Chad: Water is survival for Sudanese refugees

LWF installs boreholes and sanitation

Humanitarian
News
20 Mar 2025
Members of the LWF Intergenerational Justice Policy Task Force, at the first in-person meeting in Amman, Jordan. Photo: LWF/S. Sullivan

First steps toward a policy on intergenerational justice

LWF task force members lay groundwork at inaugural meeting

Communion
Churches
Justice
News
20 Mar 2025
Some of the participants at the first LWF Leadership Seminar for General Secretaries in Africa, taking place 17-21 April, under the theme, ”Thriving Churches,” in Nairobi, Kenya, Photo: LWF/I. ToroitichSome of the participants at the first LWF Leadership Seminar for General Secretaries in Africa, taking place 17-21 April, under the theme, ”Thriving Churches,” in Nairobi, Kenya, Photo: LWF/I. Toroitich.

Africa: First leadership seminar for general secretaries

Strengthening communion relations, governance responsibilities and collaboration

Governance
Communion
Churches
News
19 Mar 2025
LWF Statement

Gaza: Peace is the only path forward

LWF condemns the killing of civilians in Gaza airstrikes and the blocking of humanitarian aid  

Justice
Humanitarian
News
19 Mar 2025

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