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LWF Ukraine

Elementary school teacher Anastasia Makovetska is reunited with her students. Photo: UNHCR/Tetiana Kuras

Back to school in Ukraine

Newly constructed underground schools allow in-person learning for thousands of children in war-torn Kharkiv

Humanitarian
News
11 Sep 2025
Fabián Flores González showing the news design of a safe space to indigenous leader for her approval. Photo: LWF/ G. Ibarra

"A small piece of peace”

LWF staff: Humanitarian work is not only about delivering aid, but also about providing hope

Humanitarian
News
26 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
The Statements were presented to the LWF Council by Jussi Luoma of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, Chairperson of the Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Public Statements at 2025 Council

LWF speaks out on current conflicts, humanitarian aid and expresses solidarity with African churches and people

Governance
News
20 Jun 2025
Valerii and Nataliia Shapovalov come with their grandchild to the heating point to play chess and give the child an opportunity to socialize. Photo: LWF/ L. Gillabert

Ukraine: Providing warmth and hope in Kharkiv

How LWF fosters community support in war-torn Kharkiv

Humanitarian
News
11 Mar 2025
Students and teachers at the opening of the Pishanka school in Kharkiv. Photo: LWF/ L. Gillabert

LWF and UNHCR open underground schools in Kharkiv, Ukraine

"A chance to save a generation”

Humanitarian
News
19 Feb 2025
Photo: LWF

Prayer to remember 1,000 days of war in Ukraine

Remembering those affected by this war, and conflicts around the world

Humanitarian
Churches
Justice
News
20 Nov 2024
LWF WS Strategy 2025-2031 English

LWF World Service Global Strategy 2025 – 2031

Humanitarian
Justice
Climate
Document
30 Sep 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

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