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LWF Jerusalem

Amira Al-Sabbagh with her mother at the Augusta Victoria Hospital. Photo: LWF/ E. Shaheen

Child cancer patient from Gaza dies at AVH, separated from family

AVH doctors: Gaza war blocks cancer treatment

Humanitarian
News
28 Nov 2024

LWF joins humanitarian leaders in calling for immediate action as Gaza crisis deepens

“Ceasefire essential to prevent further suffering”

Humanitarian
Justice
News
06 Nov 2024
Child patient at the LWF Augusta-Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem, in the pediatric oncology ward. Photo: LWF/ Atta Jabr

Vital U.S. support for Augusta Victoria Hospital

"Timely and crucial support" to cancer care for Palestinians

Humanitarian
News
15 Oct 2024
Handmade wooden crosses pictured in a workshop in the Bethlehem old city. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

Palestine-Israel: LWF joins call to uphold international law, protect civilians

Association of International Development Agencies condemns atrocities, calls for immediate ceasefire

Justice
News
07 Oct 2024
LWF WS Strategy 2025-2031 English

LWF World Service Global Strategy 2025 – 2031

Humanitarian
Justice
Climate
Document
30 Sep 2024
AVH staff wait outside the Kerem Shalom checkpoint for patients to leave Gaza. Photo: AVH/LWF Jerusalem

LWF helps evacuate sick and injured from Gaza

Doctors and nurses from Augusta Victoria Hospital provide support for largest evacuation since outbreak of conflict

Humanitarian
News
20 Aug 2024
Personnel at the Ahli Arab Hospital off-loading the LWF medical supplies from a delivery truck. Photo: LWF Jordan

First shipment of LWF medication arrives in Gaza

Cancer medicine and hospital supplies for the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City

Humanitarian
News
12 Aug 2024
The Al-Ahli Anglican Hospital in Gaza. Photo: Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem

Statement: Hospitals in conflict zones must be protected

LWF unequivocally condemns attacks on hospitals and medical infrastructure, following Russian missile strike that hit Kyiv children’s hospital, and

Humanitarian
Justice
News
10 Jul 2024
Council members raise green cards voting in favor of a statement during the LWF Council meeting. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Public statements at 2024 Council

Communion
News
27 Jun 2024

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