Where we work
World Service is present in 25 countries in Africa, Asia including the Middle East, Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean.
Currently, LWF World Service is present across 18 programs in 25 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and the Middle East.
LWF World Service works in the midst of some of the most intractable and challenging humanitarian and development situations globally, always focuses on the human being.
Our staff work in environments, which are unstable, and often impacted by violence and unrest.
Staff from LWF World Service country programs. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Country programs
Present in Burundi since 2006, LWF Burundi has a strong expertise in livelihoods, protection & social cohesion, and a track record of working with community-based organizations and authorities.
LWF Burundi is supporting Internally Displaced People, local communities, and returnees near the Tanzanian border.
Its projects involves promoting the integration of vulnerable people and the empowerment of women and youth.
The LWF program in Cameroon and Central African Republic (CAR) assists refugees, internally displaced persons, host communities, and returnees.
In Cameroon, we provide access to education, vocational training and livelihood and work on social cohesion. In Central African Republic, our focus is on reducing malnutrition.
In Chad since July 2007, LWF World Service supports refugees from Sudan, Nigeria, and Central African Republic as well as Internally Displaced Persons, returnees, and host communities.
LWF Chad implements various projects: In livelihoods (agricultural inputs, income-generating activities, vocational training programs), in protection and social cohesion, and in quality services (access to water, education).
LWF has been operational in Ethiopia for over four decades, after establishing its presence in 1971 to alleviate the suffering caused by the severe drought in Ethiopia at the time.
In 2022, LWF Ethiopia largely focused on humanitarian response due to the crises in the Northern part of the country. LWF responded to the humanitarian needs in Tigray and the Amhara region targeting the most vulnerable people.
LWF Kenya-Somalia works in Kakuma Refugee Camp since 1992, and in Dadaab camp since 2008. In 2017 the program opened an office in Kismayu, Somalia, responding to the drought and in support of Internally Displaced, local populations and Somali refugees returning home.
LWF Kenya-Somalia works to reduce people’s vulnerability, supporting them to realize their full potential, to build on their assets, and to become more resilient.
South Sudan faced a devastating civil war in December 2013, which continued into 2016. LWF South Sudan has adopted a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach to provide critical assistance and support.
We provide support to those in need in the sectors of education, protection, livelihood improvement, food security, promotion of human rights, shelter, non food items, water, sanitation & hygiene projects.
LWF has supported people in Uganda for 45 years and currently works through 7 sub-programs covering more than 20 districts.
The country strategy includes poverty alleviation, climate action, and supporting dignified standards of living of both refugees and Ugandan communities.
LWF Uganda provides various services including livelihoods, environmental conservation, access to water, shelter, emergency cash, social protection including prevention and response to gender-based violence.
Since 1984, LWF Nepal works with people at risk with socioeconomic, climate and disaster vulnerabilities, including refugees. LWF Nepal prioritizes women and girls, persons with disabilities, lower castes, internally displaced people, youth, ex-bonded laborers, and marginalized indigenous communities. It aims to enhance their voices and participation through developing community-based organizations and achieving equitable access to livelihoods, quality services, and protection and social cohesion.
Since 2008, LWF Myanmar serves people in the poorest, most marginalized, and vulnerable parts of the country and among those affected by conflict, displacement, natural disasters, and injustice.
LWF Myanmar is a people-centred, rights-based, and value-driven country program, supporting access to sustainable livelihoods and to natural resources through participatory processes. It also helps to improve the authorities’ capacity to effectively manage sustainable development.
During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, LWF quickly established an emergency operation in Poland to aid refugees fleeing from war.
LWF Poland's main priorities include providing emergency relief items, multipurpose cash assistance, mental health and psychosocial support, education, and trauma and stress referrals. LWF Poland works in six locations across the country, collaborating extensively with local stakeholders.
In response to the crisis in Ukraine, LWF Ukraine has established humanitarian operation in Kharkiv and Chernihiv oblasts in the areas of Shelter rehabilitation, Winterization, Education/school rehabilitation, Protection, Multipurpose Cash Assistance and Livelihoods.
LWF Ukraine aims to support internally displaced persons and other affected communities operating through two offices in Kyiv and Kharkiv cities.
Since 1983, LWF Central America operates in Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua.
There, common threats to vulnerable populations include limited economic growth, migration, violation of basic human rights, militarization and insecurity, and natural disasters.
As a response, LWF Central America conducts projects in the areas of food security, climate change, human rights and gender justice, migration, Disaster Risk Reduction and humanitarian assistance.
Since 2001 in Colombia and 2019 in Venezuela, LWF responds to emergencies and needs caused by armed conflict, natural disasters, and migration, supporting affected communities, migrants and local leaders.
In Colombia, LWF provides access to safe water, livelihoods, protection and social cohesion.
In Venezuela, LWF supports local partners in the implementation of a multi-sectoral response to the humanitarian crisis.
LWF has been present in Haiti since 1995. In order to maximize efficiency and impact, LWF has formed a joint program with DKH and NCA since 2017.
The joint office responds to needs caused by natural disasters and social, economic, and environmental crises, through joint projects in the areas of water, sanitation and hygiene, livelihoods, climate adaptation, food security, and disaster risk reduction.
LWF has been present in Iraq since 2014, supporting internally displaced people, host communities and Syrian refugees.
Initially, LWF implemented projects in Iraqi Kurdistan, which hosted the majority of IDPs. In 2018, LWF expanded its activities to the Nineveh Plains, working mainly through local partners.
LWF Iraq has a strong focus on livelihoods, social cohesion and WASH.
The work of LWF Jerusalem started in 1948 and continues to serve the Palestinian people. LWF owns and operates the Augusta Victoria Hospital, offering specialized care, including radiation therapy, pediatric hemodialysis and outreach work in the West Bank.
The Vocational Training Program supports Palestinian youth to access training and employment. Among future plans are offering affordable housing in Jerusalem and improving the climate footprint.
Since 2012, LWF Jordan focuses on empowering vulnerable communities through economic empowerment, education and protection & social cohesion programs. We strategically position ourselves in local communities and the Zaatari refugee camp, impacting lives through market-oriented skills, climate-friendly agriculture, and digital sectors. Our regional impact extends to Lebanon and Syria.
LWF has been engaged in Syria in various ways; in the period 1952 - 1976 to aid refugees and host communities, since 2012 in neighboring countries to support refugees and again, within Syria since 2019. Partnering with organizations in Damascus and Aleppo, LWF offers essential services, from food to education. Following the 2023 earthquake, LWF expanded partnerships, delivering critical aid such as health services, mental support, and assistance in schooling and shelter.
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