Cooperation between Islamic Relief Worldwide and the Lutheran World Federation

Humanitarian organisations enhance the opportunity for greater impact if they work together. Since agreeing last year to work more closely, Islamic Relief Worldwide and the Lutheran World Federation have improved operations in Nepal, Jordan and Kenya. This backgrounder details the rationale for cooperation.
 

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Publication date: October 2015
Languages: English
Group photo with Ukrainian faith leaders in front of the Lutheran St Catherine's church in Kyiv. Photo: LWF/ Anatolyi Nazarenko
Group photo with Ukrainian faith leaders in front of the Lutheran St Catherine's church in Kyiv. Photo: LWF/ Anatolyi Nazarenko
Group photo with Ukrainian faith leaders in front of the Lutheran St Catherine's church in Kyiv. Photo: LWF/ Anatolyi Nazarenko
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