“I learn to take care of myself. I learn to discipline myself” says 16-year old Lilli in impeccable English. She has one more year of school before she plans to study accounting. The girl who looks much younger lives at Rumah (house)…
Czech diaconal worker Janka Adameova, says that through the LWF Conviviality process, she has learnt how important it is to be rooted in values that seem fragile by today's standards.
The Lutheran World Federation organized its first interfaith “Peace Messengers Training” in September 2017. The participants gained skills and tools on advocacy, negotiation and mediation. They…
Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called the Children of God
According to the LWF strategy 2019-2024, it states: “Ensure the meaningful participation of youth in church and society: We will promote intergenerational engagement on topical issues for church and society.” Thus, young people are seen as active contributors to change and peace.
Additionally, the LWF seeks to “Strengthen local and global advocacy to promote human rights and protect the rights of marginalized communities: We will build on grassroots experience and knowledge to bring local human rights issues and realities to the global arena.” As part of this growing support for youth empowerment, LWF is committed to support young people to be equipped with the skills to positively engage in peacebuilding.
Lutheran churches worldwide are heeding a unified call for peace prayers in Israel and Palestine on 17 October. Initiated by Christian leaders in Jerusalem, the global plea has garnered support from Christians worldwide.
(LWI) – Addressing the root causes of inequality and caring for those who suffer most are the areas where religions can strongly contribute to society. This was the conclusion of the…
Interview with Lutheran Church Secretary General Nkasa Talwa
(LWI) - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is scheduled to hold municipal elections between October and November 2014, provincial polls in 2015 and presidential…
Calls for robust moderation that rejects all forms of extremism
Palestinian Lutheran Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan today received the Niwano Peace Prize, with a plea for greater engagement of faith leaders in confronting extremism and “the…
