The past two decades have seen enormous strides in many fields of human development. The number of people living in poverty has declined greatly on all continents; undernourishment has been halved globally; maternal and child mortality rates have fallen in all regions; and the number of children going to school and accessing quality education has risen steadily. Access to basic services has improved and basic human, economic, social, and cultural rights have been achieved for larger numbers than ever before.

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Questions related to family, marriage and sexuality have been a part of LWF member churches’ reality for many years as they have been proclaiming the Gospel, serving the needy and advocating for peace and justice.

Currently, LWF World Service is present across 18 programs in 24 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and the Middle East.

LWF World Service is committed to handling finances with integrity, accountability and transparency. It holds a Zewo certification, an official Swiss quality certification, since 2019. Donors can trust that their support reaches the communities that are most in need. Discover our 2022 finances.