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In IDP camps in Rakhine State, loudspeakers are used to broadcast COVID-19 prevention messaging in Rohingya and other local languages. All Photos: LWF/Myanmar

COVID-19: LWF on frontlines of response in rural Myanmar

Working on prevention messaging with UN, partner communities and local health authorities

(LWI) - As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, developing countries with internally displaced populations, high labor…

Churches have structures in place and contact to communities that are a great asset in containing the spread of COVID-19. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: LWF launches Rapid Response Fund for member churches

Support seeks to be sign of hope and solidarity within global Lutheran communion

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has launched a Rapid Response Fund to…

The executive secretary of the United Evangelical Lutheran Churches in India, Rev. Joshuva Peter, says the disease âis exposing once again Indiaâs deep economic divideâ with the countryâs poorest people being hardest hit by restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of infections. Photo: Vinod Baluchamy/UELCI.

COVID-19: Indian churches stand with poorest communities

UELCI appeals for support to help member churches continue vital work with those worst affected by pandemic

(LWI) - Lutheran churches in India are calling for support as they seek to provide a lifeline to the most vulnerable sectors of…

LWF Global Young Reformers Erika Rodning (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada) and Fernanda ZuÃ±iga (Lutheran Church in Chile) during a march through the streets of central Madrid as part of a public contribution to the United Nations climate meeting COP25, urging decision-makers to take action for climate justice. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Earth Day: Rethinking our ecological footprint

Measuring carbon emissions and overuse of resources

(LWI) – Earth Day which is observed on 22 April was an occasion for two young climate activists to measure their ecological footprint. Observed since 1970 and promoted by the United…

Participants in a sewing workshop for mothers and other community members at the IELV-run

Venezuela: Keeping hope alive when entire communities are people in need

Lutheran church provides a safe place and alternative income sources

(LWI) - For the last three months, *Layla has adopted a new routine. She starts by dropping her five-year daughter at the "Casa de la Amistad" (House of Friendship) pre-…

Personal protective equipment and hygiene items being loaded for delivery to LWF staff in refugee settlements in Uganda. All photos: LWF Uganda

COVID-19: LWF Uganda ramps up prevention

Campaigns focus on information sharing, hand washing, providing protective equipment, keeping distance

(LWI) - As countries around the globe continue to assess the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Lutheran World…

Deacon Sue Rothmeyer, Secretary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Photo: ELCA

USA: Keeper of the words for yesterday and today

Voices from the Communion: Deacon Sue Rothmeyer

(LWI) - Deacon Sue Rothmeyer, Secretary for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), recounts how sometimes…

Awareness raising banners and posters, using LWF material, have been put up at strategic locations in Jewi refugee camp in Gambella, western Ethiopia. All photos: LWF Ethiopia

COVID-19: Protecting Ethiopia’s rural communities

World Service staff scaling up awareness raising and prevention among refugees and host communities

(LWI) - In Ethiopia, where The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) works in remote rural areas with refugees and host communities, World…

Composite photo. LWF President Musa and General Secretary Junge call churches to confront injustice and inequalities in times of pandemic. Photos: LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: Strengthened in faith, standing against injustice

LWF leaders urge churches to confront and reject xenophobia and domestic violence exposed by Coronavirus

(LWI) - Lutheran World Federation (LWF) leaders are highlighting the vital role that churches can play in confronting and rejecting…

The Nicaraguan Lutheran Church of Faith and Hope began an initiative to pray for 40 days for 40 churches via video messages. Photo: David ABDALAH (ILFE)

COVID-19: 40 days of prayers for 40 churches

Nicaragua Church shares video prayers during quarantine to strengthen unity

(LWI) - When churches are unable to meet in-person for worship to help contain the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic,…

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