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What We Do We work with member churches, country programs and partner organizations to promote justice, peace, reconciliation and dignity for individuals and communities.
Member Churches LWF membership represents over 78 million Christians in the Lutheran tradition in 99 countries across the globe. It has 151 member churches, including two associate member churches, as well as ten recognized churches and congregations, and two recognized councils.
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2026 call for member church projects includes training Churches invited to sign up for workshops on project design by 6 October 2024
First step toward LWF scholarships alumni network Strengthening the communion across regions and generations
Diakonia at the heart of community transformation in Africa Regional workshop showcases best practices that are changing lives and perceptions
Open call: 2025 LWF scholarship applications 25 September is the deadline to submit requests for grants toward studies in theology and diakonia
Italy: Shelter for migrants on the brink of homelessness The LWF-supported Schutzhütte B1 Rifugio shelter in northern Italy provides protection and support for vulnerable women at the risk of homelessness
Kenya: Solidarity with families that lost everything LWF communion solidarity boosts rapid assistance to those in dire need
Namibia: Indigenous-led advocacy for land rights In Namibia, a community of the San people and the Lutheran church are prioritizing indigenous-led development approaches to counter cultural stereo