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Tomi Järvinen (left) and Maria Immonen sign the letter of intent, affirming a long-standing partnership. Photo: LWF/ C. Kästner-Meyer

FinnChurch Aid and LWF sign Letter of Intent

Enhance cooperation, increase impact for people in need

Humanitarian
News
30 Sep 2025
Child-friendly space in Maban, South Sudan, 2016. LWF had to completely stop the program. Photo: LWF/ C. Kästner-Meyer

Lives and futures at risk as aid declines

On World Humanitarian Day, LWF field staff highlight the impact of global funding cuts

Humanitarian
News
18 Aug 2025
Daicelis Beria, who works with indigenous communities in Delta Amacuro, Venezuela. Photo: LWF Colombia-Venezuela

“More than a job, this is a calling”

LWF staff share why they stay and serve in hardship places

Humanitarian
News
15 Aug 2025
Nawala Ateib Mahamat (in yellow), refugee community leader in Farchana camp, Chad, with her sister Fara and children. They fled brutal violence in Al Geneina, Sudan, in May 2023. LWF supports Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad with water and sanitation. Photo: LWF/C. Kästner-Meyer

LWF calls for solidarity with refugees

"A crisis of global responsibility”

Humanitarian
Justice
Gender
News
19 Jun 2025
The LWF World Service Annual report is available on the website. Photo: LWF/ N. Torrecillas

LWF publishes World Service Annual Report

Scale and impact of LWF's humanitarian work

Humanitarian
News
17 Jun 2025
Maria Immonen, LWF Director for World Service and heads of the other SCHR member organizations meet with Pope Francis. Photo: Vatican Media

Working together to face escalating humanitarian challenges

A Rome meeting of the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response highlights new needs and hopes

Humanitarian
News
29 Jan 2025
LWF WS Strategy 2025-2031 English

LWF World Service Global Strategy 2025 – 2031

Humanitarian
Justice
Climate
Document
30 Sep 2024
Water and non-perishable food were among the things people donated. Photo: LWF Poland

Support to people affected by flooding in Poland

Collection of water, food and other relief goods

Humanitarian
News
20 Sep 2024
LWF staff explains where they can help to migrants from Venezuela. The map of the Arauca Casanare protection route was developed by LWF Colombia in Venezuela with support from the Swiss Embassy. Photo: LWF/ Lorena Acevedo

Acting for humanity: gratitude for LWF humanitarian staff

On World Humanitarian Day, LWF General Secretary praises staff for commitment and service

Humanitarian
News
19 Aug 2024

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