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Protection and social cohesion

A child hauls sugarcane in Busonga, nothern Uganda. Poverty and hunger force families to send their children to work. Photo: LWF/ S. Namatovu

Uganda: Protecting children’s right to learn and play

LWF works against an alarming rise in child labor in Uganda

Humanitarian
News
29 Sep 2025
A beneficiary of the work in Myanmar receives cash for food. Photo: NAG

Continued support for earthquake survivors in Myanmar

Cash for food and school support after Myanmar earthquake 

Humanitarian
News
28 Jul 2025
The new refugee leaders in Kakuma (from left): Sahara Khalif Jama, Kher Gatluak, Nyawal Gatwech Puot. Photo: LWF/ M. Lukulu

“They trust me”: New refugee leaders bring hope to Kakuma camp

Inauguration on World Refugee Day signals return of community-driven leadership

Humanitarian
News
03 Jul 2025
Oromo IDPs walk along a dry riverbed near Burka Dare site, Ethiopia. LWF supports displaced communities through emergency aid and long-term resilience projects. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
16 Jun – 19 Jun 2025

Regional Management Team Meeting for East Africa

Humanitarian
Event
Ngomoromo transit site in Lamwo district, northern Uganda - a main entry point for refugees from South Sudan into Uganda. Photo: LWF/ Victor Wahome

Host communities: The heart of any refugee response
By
Stella Namatovu

Humanitarian
Blog
13 May 2025
Women in Sohal Tole, a community of Santhal and Dalit (Musahar) people on the margins of society in Nepal, are involved in an LWF-supported project on disaster preparedness and improving livelihoods. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Hope for a humanitarian sector in turmoil?

Global Leadership Team Meeting hears how World Service and partners are responding to economic and political challenges 

Humanitarian
News
13 May 2025
A vote of confidence in the student’s potential: LWF staff with students in a school yard, Kakuma. Photo: LWF Kenya

Kenya: Keeping refugee children in school

Cash support to students to prevent dropping out

Humanitarian
News
03 Apr 2025
Mahadev Dhamala in a community meeting. Photo: LWF/ D. Lamsal

Supporting people with disabilities in Nepal

“I learned to raise my voice against discrimination”

Humanitarian
News
31 Jan 2025
Maria Immonen, LWF Director for World Service and heads of the other SCHR member organizations meet with Pope Francis. Photo: Vatican Media

Working together to face escalating humanitarian challenges

A Rome meeting of the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response highlights new needs and hopes

Humanitarian
News
29 Jan 2025

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