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Acting for humanity: gratitude for LWF humanitarian staff On World Humanitarian Day, LWF General Secretary praises staff for commitment and service
LWF World Service Annual Report 2023 published The LWF World Service Annual Report reflects LWF’s humanitarian and development work in a growing number of conflicts and emergencies worldwide.
Fundraising for forgotten crises LWF World Service staff have attended high-level donor conferences for the Sudan response and the complex crisis is Ethiopia.
Statement: Protect civilians, address humanitarian needs in Ukraine LWF and other NGOs call for a stop f the attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure
Ukraine: 2 years of “overwhelming solidarity” As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, the LWF affirms its continued humanitarian response, and the global solidarity of its churches and oth
From the Australian outback to head of operations in Geneva As Chey Mattner ends his role as head of programs for LWF World Service, he shares insights on how his childhood in rural Australia helped to shape
A faith perspective in refugee protection HIAS, (the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society), Islamic Relief Worldwide, and The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) have submitted a pledge for improved re
LWF World Service launches new website LWF World Service has launched a new website to feature the humanitarian and development work of the LWF.