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Diaconal actors in Asia showcase local solution-driven best practices Diaconal workshop fosters collaboration and learning among Asian churches
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
Ukraine: Lutheran churches in neighboring countries provide shelter and support A wave of solidarity for victims of war
Ukraine: LWF calls for donations to support people and churches "Support vital for people desperately seeking shelter”
Café Obýváček - A welcoming space for migrants and refugees in the Czech Republic Diaconal worker Alena Fendrychová reflects on how “conviviality” helps to break stereotypes
LAC: Member churches and World Service programs explore deeper collaboration New LWF guidelines offer possibilities for joint engagement in serving the most vulnerable people
LWF commends new ‘conviviality’ resources to all churches New publications: Four storybooks from the European Diaconal Process