As death toll rises, thousands of survivors brace for tropical storm heading towards the Caribbean island nation 

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is working together with other humanitarian aid agencies to respond to the …

LWF member churches and country programs in Asia, Middle East and Africa affirm collaboration

(LWI) – Representatives of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches and country programs from the Middle East, Asia and Africa have…

New LWF guidelines offer possibilities for joint engagement in serving the most vulnerable people

(LWI) –The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches and World Service programs in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region have…

“Peace must prevail,” say four global Christian communions who will host online prayer service on Ash Wednesday 

(LWI) - Five Christian World Communions are strongly condemning the advance of the Russian military into Ukraine and…

"Support vital for people desperately seeking shelter”

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has launched a call for donations to support the churches and people of Ukraine, who are fleeing their homes and seeking shelter, basic…

LWF General Secretary calls for immediate ceasefire and respect for international laws 

In a statement released on 25 February, LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and global…

“Speak out about the sin of the war and not about imaginary peace” 

(LWI) - Lutherans in Ukraine are standing firm against the invasion of Russia and providing support for people in the country. They call on churches in Europe to…

Global solidarity with those affected by the war 

(LWI) – Lutheran church leaders across the world have issued calls for a just peace in Ukraine and an end to the Russian invasion. In statements and messages, they ask for…

A wave of solidarity for victims of war

(LWI) – An unprecedented wave of prayer, solidarity, and help has swept across Europe and the world during the week since the beginning of the Russian invasion into Ukraine on 24 February.…

LWF General Secretary speaks out against discrimination of refugees

(LWI) - In a statement released on 4 March, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt expresses grief over reports of discrimination…