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Ms. Rohini Devi Paswan, a resident of Dhanusa, drawing water from a newly constructed hand pump â Photo credit: Suman Rai/LCWS

Nepal: Fostering resilience through water, sanitation and health

LWF, City of Geneva and partners support vulnerable populations and COVID-19 recovery

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is accompanying vulnerable populations in Dhanusa and Morang, Nepal, through water, sanitation and health (…

The vast majority of refugees fleeing across the Ukrainian border into Poland are women and children, including this mother and her young son. Photo: Filip BÅaÅ¼ejowski

LWF fact-finding visit to Polish-Ukrainian border

Generosity of volunteers gives hope alongside concern for exploitation of vulnerable mothers and children

(LWI) - Despite a long career in humanitarian work, Rebekka Meissner was deeply touched by the scenes she witnessed at the…

Women from Gawar in northern Cameroon building energy efficient clay stoves, as part of an LWF environmental program. Photo: Tcheou Tcheou ABEL

CSW66: Women must lead the way out of climate crisis

LWF and ELCA host event exploring ways in which women are driving movement for more sustainable living

(LWI) - Women may be more likely to die in climate related disasters, but they are also increasingly driving the movement for cleaner…

On Eagle Peak, Wyoming USA. Daniel Kirschbaum ELCA Program Director for Young Adult Ministry says, âI love to be steeped in creation.â Photo: Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp

USA: It matters to young people that issues of justice be a part of “Gospel work”

Voices from the Communion: Daniel Kirschbaum, ELCA Program Director for Young Adult Ministry

(LWI) - In 2021, Daniel Kirschbaum joined the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) staff as Program Director for Young Adult Ministry.…

The LWF calls on youth leaders to engage in advocacy for climate and intergenerational justice. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF announces grants for youth-led climate projects

“Taking a step for the protection of God’s creation”

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has issued a call for small-scale climate projects initiated and led by young people. “Climate justice is a…

The Lutheran World Federation and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bavaria (Mission EineWelt) support and partner with the Lutheran Church in the Philippines Biblical-Vocation Lay Institute. Photo: J.C.Valeriano/LCP

Philippines: Training program equips lay leaders to share the Gospel

Nineteen new leaders graduate The Lutheran Church in the Philippines’ Biblical-Vocation Lay Institute

(LWI) - Nineteen laymen and laywomen of the Lutheran Church in the Philippines (LCP) are now ready to “Run With Endurance” after…

Dome of the Berlin Cathedral. Photo: Jutta Engelage

Ukraine: Lutheran bishops from Ukraine and Russia join prayer for peace

God is “with the victims of this war. He is with the suffering people. He is there in the hell of war.”

(LWI) – Two bishops from Lutheran churches in Ukraine and Russia joined an ecumenical prayer for peace in Berlin Cathedral,…

Representatives from more than ten different religions gather at an interfaith service in Garnethill Synagogue, Glasgow, on the opening day of a United Nations climate change conference. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Human Rights Council: Upholding the right to freedom of religion or belief

Protecting the safety and security of minorities

(LWI) - At the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in partnership with the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC)…

Demonstrators at a âYouth and Public Empowerment Dayâ during COP26 in Glasgow last November. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

CSW66: Young people call for action not words

“Invest in the future for climate justice” say youth delegates to Commission on the Status of Women

(LWI) - Five young climate activists have called on world leaders to listen and engage meaningfully with women and youth who are worst…

After an eight-month dry season, the riverbed of Tsanaga River lies dry at the outskirts of the city of Maroua, Cameroon. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Human Rights Council: LWF welcomes appointment of special rapporteur for climate

Protecting the safety and security of minorities

(LWI) - At the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and its interfaith partners welcomed the appointment of the first UN…

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Nepal: Fostering resilience through water, sanitation and health

LWF, City of Geneva and partners support vulnerable populations and COVID-19 recovery

LWF fact-finding visit to Polish-Ukrainian border

Generosity of volunteers gives hope alongside concern for exploitation of vulnerable mothers and children

CSW66: Women must lead the way out of climate crisis

LWF and ELCA host event exploring ways in which women are driving movement for more sustainable living

USA: It matters to young people that issues of justice be a part of “Gospel work”

Voices from the Communion: Daniel Kirschbaum, ELCA Program Director for Young Adult Ministry

LWF announces grants for youth-led climate projects

“Taking a step for the protection of God’s creation”

Philippines: Training program equips lay leaders to share the Gospel

Nineteen new leaders graduate The Lutheran Church in the Philippines’ Biblical-Vocation Lay Institute

Ukraine: Lutheran bishops from Ukraine and Russia join prayer for peace

God is “with the victims of this war. He is with the suffering people. He is there in the hell of war.”

Human Rights Council: Upholding the right to freedom of religion or belief

Protecting the safety and security of minorities

CSW66: Young people call for action not words

“Invest in the future for climate justice” say youth delegates to Commission on the Status of Women

Human Rights Council: LWF welcomes appointment of special rapporteur for climate

Protecting the safety and security of minorities

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