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COVID-19: Difficult realities “becoming even more challenging” World Service director grateful for commitment and dedication of staff
COVID-19: Routine helps people with dementia during coronavirus isolation Voices from the Communion: Rev. Kersten Storch
COVID-19: Solidarity and cooperation should know no borders LWF leaders: World does not need stigmatization, xenophobia or apocalyptic prophesies
COVID-19: LWF steps up prevention in Kenya refugee camp Efforts focus on sharing information and training in handwashing and hygiene to stop spread of virus
COVID-19: Encouraging each other in a time of need Wittenberg Seminar participants connect online during pandemic
Leave no one behind in fight against COVID-19 LWF calls on governments, civil society and churches to ensure rapid and inclusive response to pandemic
COVID-19: Churches in U.S. call for end to Middle East sanctions Ecumenical coalition urges that sanctions in Iran, Syria and Gaza are lifted in response to COVID-19 crisis
COVID-19: LWF calls for donations to support member churches’ response Assist churches to continue providing practical, spiritual and psychosocial support
COVID-19: Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem makes room for emergency "Every precaution to protect high-risk patients”
