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For the most vulnerable people access to sufficient and clean water is essential at times of climate change as well as during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In Minawao camp, a young woman waits for her bucket to fill up at one of the tapstands. The Minawao camp for Nigerian refugees, located in the North region of Cameroon, hosts some 58,000 refugees from North East Nigeria. The refugees are supported by the Lutheran World Federation, together with a range of partners. Photo: LWF/A

For the most vulnerable people access to sufficient and clean water is essential at times of climate change as well as during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In Minawao camp, a young woman waits for her bucket to fill up at one of the tapstands. The Minawao camp for Nigerian refugees, located in the North region of Cameroon, hosts some 58,000 refugees from North East Nigeria. The refugees are supported by the Lutheran World Federation, together with a range of partners. Photo: LWF/A

Earth Day: Acting to prevent hardship and suffering in the future

LWF and interfaith partners call for sustainable, just and healthy societies

(LWI) - Observing today’s Earth Day, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), together with other inter-faith groups active at United…

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22 Apr 2020
LWF and Islamic Relief Worldwide offered a joint pledge at the Global Refugee Forum in December 2019. From left: Ms Maria Immonen, Director of LWF World Service, Mr. Naser Haghamed, CEO of Islamic Relief Worldwide, Rev. Dr Martin Junge, General Secretary of the LWF, Mr Atallah Fitzgibbon, Faith Partnership Advisor for Islamic Relief Worldwide. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

LWF and Islamic Relief Worldwide offered a joint pledge at the Global Refugee Forum in December 2019. From left: Ms Maria Immonen, Director of LWF World Service, Mr. Naser Haghamed, CEO of Islamic Relief Worldwide, Rev. Dr Martin Junge, General Secretary of the LWF, Mr Atallah Fitzgibbon, Faith Partnership Advisor for Islamic Relief Worldwide. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Interfaith solidarity vital during unprecedented times

LWF sends Ramadan greetings to Islamic Relief Worldwide

(LWI) - On the occasion of the beginning of Ramadan, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), has sent greetings and blessings to its partner …

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24 Apr 2020
LWF and Islamic Relief Worldwide issue a joint appeal for a ceasefire in Syria and other countries where conflict is hampering humanitarian efforts to help those facing increased suffering as a result of COVID-19. Photo: LWF/R. Schlott

LWF and Islamic Relief Worldwide issue a joint appeal for a ceasefire in Syria and other countries where conflict is hampering humanitarian efforts to help those facing increased suffering as a result of COVID-19. Photo: LWF/R. Schlott

COVID-19: Faith based organizations call for immediate ceasefire

Lutheran World Federation and Islamic Relief Worldwide appeal for peace to protect people from Coronavirus 

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) are appealing for an immediate ceasefire in ongoing…

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11 May 2020
Christian communities worldwide should be models for an economy of life in their own contexts urge the global Christian organizations. The photo shows LWF livelihoods projects in Nepal. LWF/Albin Hillert

Christian communities worldwide should be models for an economy of life in their own contexts urge the global Christian organizations. The photo shows LWF livelihoods projects in Nepal. LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations

Coronavirus pandemic a prophetic moment

(LWI) – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new urgency to adopting an “Economy of Life.” Global Christian organizations that represent millions of people across the world are calling for action…

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15 May 2020
The Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Murye, Bishop of the Diocese of Kajo – Keji, South Sudan, talks to South Sudanese refugees in Uganda during in a road drive campaign with LWF. These road drives are used to sensitize refugees on COVID – 19 in the camps and settlements, to avoid mass gatherings. Photo: K. Logi / LWF

The Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Murye, Bishop of the Diocese of Kajo – Keji, South Sudan, talks to South Sudanese refugees in Uganda during in a road drive campaign with LWF. These road drives are used to sensitize refugees on COVID – 19 in the camps and settlements, to avoid mass gatherings. Photo: K. Logi / LWF

Lutherans and Anglicans join hands to support South Sudanese refugees

LWF Uganda and Episcopal diocese in South Sudan explore joint programming, awareness-raising 

(LWI) - The diocese of Kajo-Keji of the episcopal church in South Sudan and The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) country program in Uganda are…

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18 May 2020

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