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Germany: With heart and mind – doing what is necessary for the people of Ukraine Voices from the Communion: Felix Kalbe, volunteer aid driver
Ukraine: “One minute we’re in school, the next we’re running for our lives” Nigerians fleeing Ukraine welcomed by students and faculty of Hungary’s Theological Institute
Hot meals and kind hugs: Polish welcome for Ukrainian refugees LWF’s Humanitarian Coordinator shares stories of “heroes and angels” welcoming Ukrainians fleeing from conflict
Slovakia: ’A test of our faith, in deed and in action’ LWF member church in Slovakia welcomes refugees from Ukraine
Ukraine: Lutheran bishops from Ukraine and Russia join prayer for peace God is “with the victims of this war. He is with the suffering people. He is there in the hell of war.”
LWF fact-finding visit to Polish-Ukrainian border Generosity of volunteers gives hope alongside concern for exploitation of vulnerable mothers and children
Estonian archbishop: We must be peace seekers Archbishop Urmas Viilma says churches in the region must pray for Ukraine and proclaim gospel of peace at all times
Hungary: Mobilizing support for Ukrainian refugees “I am proud of the people of my church,” says Bishop Fabiny
Ukraine: Lutheran churches in neighboring countries provide shelter and support A wave of solidarity for victims of war
