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Ukraine: LWF provides cash assistance for refugees in Poland Enrolment centers in six locations to reach at least 60.000 vulnerable families
Uganda: LWF responds to urgent resource crisis for refugees Meeting urgent needs to build a sense of security
LWF scales up response to Ukrainian refugee crisis Priorities include humanitarian work and supporting member churches on front lines of welcome for refugees
Hot meals and kind hugs: Polish welcome for Ukrainian refugees LWF’s Humanitarian Coordinator shares stories of “heroes and angels” welcoming Ukrainians fleeing from conflict
Slovakia: ’A test of our faith, in deed and in action’ LWF member church in Slovakia welcomes refugees from Ukraine
LWF fact-finding visit to Polish-Ukrainian border Generosity of volunteers gives hope alongside concern for exploitation of vulnerable mothers and children
Estonian archbishop: We must be peace seekers Archbishop Urmas Viilma says churches in the region must pray for Ukraine and proclaim gospel of peace at all times
Hungary: Mobilizing support for Ukrainian refugees “I am proud of the people of my church,” says Bishop Fabiny
Ukraine: Lutheran churches in neighboring countries provide shelter and support A wave of solidarity for victims of war