Latin America and the Caribbean

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022, the Nyugati train station in Budapest has become a central entry point for refugees arriving by train from the Ukrainian border areas in northeast Hungary. At the station, a range of civil society organisations and other volunteers offer support to incoming refugees. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022, the Nyugati train station in Budapest has become a central entry point for refugees arriving by train from the Ukrainian border areas in northeast Hungary. At the station, a range of civil society organisations and other volunteers offer support to incoming refugees. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022, the Nyugati train station in Budapest has become a central entry point for refugees arriving by train from the Ukrainian border areas in northeast Hungary. At the station, a range of civil society organisations and other volunteers offer support to incoming refugees. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
A Global Faith Leader in Action
event
11 May 2022
  • Humanitarian
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As part of the housing construction project, participants provide rocks, wood and food for the construction workers. Marie Nusia, a project participant, observes the progress on her new hurricane and earthquake resistant home. Photo: LWF Haiti
As part of the housing construction project, participants provide rocks, wood and food for the construction workers. Marie Nusia, a project participant, observes the progress on her new hurricane and earthquake resistant home. Photo: LWF Haiti
As part of the housing construction project, participants provide rocks, wood and food for the construction workers. Marie Nusia, a project participant, observes the progress on her new hurricane and earthquake resistant home. Photo: LWF Haiti
Haiti: building hurricane and earthquake resistant homes
news
3 May 2022
  • Humanitarian
Anna Wrzesińska, Chairperson of the Local Assembly Planning Committee (LAPC), speaks to the synod of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland (ECACP). Photo: Agnieszka Godfrejów-Tarnogórska
Anna Wrzesińska, Chairperson of the Local Assembly Planning Committee (LAPC), speaks to the synod of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland (ECACP). Photo: Agnieszka Godfrejów-Tarnogórska
Anna Wrzesińska, Chairperson of the Local Assembly Planning Committee (LAPC), speaks to the synod of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland (ECACP). Photo: Agnieszka Godfrejów-Tarnogórska
Poland: Local LWF Assembly planning is progressing well
news
2 May 2022
  • Communion
The Latin America and the Caribbean & North America Leadership Conference was in Lima, Peru, 10-14 May 2019. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
The Latin America and the Caribbean & North America Leadership Conference was in Lima, Peru, 10-14 May 2019. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
The Latin America and the Caribbean & North America Leadership Conference was in Lima, Peru, 10-14 May 2019. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
Leadership Conference of the Americas
event
29 Apr 2022
  • Youth
  • Gender
- All day
Leadership staff from Lutheran World Federation World Service country programs are meeting with the Communion Office colleagues in Geneva. Every year, LWF World Service gathers country directors, emergency team leaders, regional coordinators and other staff to discuss critical issues related to programmatic and managerial work. Photo: Albin Hillert/LWF
Leadership staff from Lutheran World Federation World Service country programs are meeting with the Communion Office colleagues in Geneva. Every year, LWF World Service gathers country directors, emergency team leaders, regional coordinators and other staff to discuss critical issues related to programmatic and managerial work. Photo: Albin Hillert/LWF
Leadership staff from Lutheran World Federation World Service country programs are meeting with the Communion Office colleagues in Geneva. Every year, LWF World Service gathers country directors, emergency team leaders, regional coordinators and other staff to discuss critical issues related to programmatic and managerial work. Photo: Albin Hillert/LWF
2022 World Service Global Leadership Team Meeting
event
29 Apr 2022
  • Governance
  • Humanitarian
- All day
Rev. Izani Bruch, Bishop of the IELCH during a press conference at the Palacio de la Moneda following her appointment to presidential chaplaincy. Photo: Prensa de La Moneda
Rev. Izani Bruch, Bishop of the IELCH during a press conference at the Palacio de la Moneda following her appointment to presidential chaplaincy. Photo: Prensa de La Moneda
Rev. Izani Bruch, Bishop of the IELCH during a press conference at the Palacio de la Moneda following her appointment to presidential chaplaincy. Photo: Prensa de La Moneda
Chile: Lutheran bishop appointed chaplain to presidential palace
news
29 Apr 2022
  • Communion
  • Churches
LWF General Secretary Anne Burghardt addressed the synod of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands on 21 April. Photo: Jan van de Lagemaat
LWF General Secretary Anne Burghardt addressed the synod of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands on 21 April. Photo: Jan van de Lagemaat
LWF General Secretary Anne Burghardt addressed the synod of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands on 21 April. Photo: Jan van de Lagemaat
Putting faith into practice in words and deeds
news
26 Apr 2022
  • Communion
  • Churches
During the UN climate conference COP26, LWF delegates joined a climate march. One banner read „Climate justice is intergenerational justice“. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
During the UN climate conference COP26, LWF delegates joined a climate march. One banner read „Climate justice is intergenerational justice“. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
During the UN climate conference COP26, LWF delegates joined a climate march. One banner read „Climate justice is intergenerational justice“. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Climate justice: faith perspectives
event
26 Apr 2022
  • Unity
  • Climate
- All day
A group of participants at the 2019 regional meeting of the Global Young Reformers Network in Asia, in Pematang Siantar, Indonesia. Photo: LWF/ Johanan Celine Valeriano
A group of participants at the 2019 regional meeting of the Global Young Reformers Network in Asia, in Pematang Siantar, Indonesia. Photo: LWF/ Johanan Celine Valeriano
A group of participants at the 2019 regional meeting of the Global Young Reformers Network in Asia, in Pematang Siantar, Indonesia. Photo: LWF/ Johanan Celine Valeriano
Peace Messengers training
event
22 Apr 2022
  • Theology
  • Youth
- All day