Lutheran World Relief (LWR)
Lutheran World Relief works to end poverty, injustice and human suffering by empowering marginalized communities to help themselves. As a faith-based organization, LWR is committed to community-driven relief and development that honors the God-given worth of all people and strives for justice, dignity and peace.
LWR works around the world through the support of individual donors, church bodies and partner organizations.
Founded in 1945 by Lutherans' compassionate response to a Europe devastated by World War II, LWR works today in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East — developing lasting solutions to poverty, injustice and disaster.
As a leader in fostering innovative and sustainable solutions to poverty, LWR has a strong record of success in designing, monitoring and growing effective and efficient partnerships for change.
Latest from Lutheran World Relief (LWR)
Human rights key to lasting peace in Colombia
May 02, 2013
Colombia's recent progress in promoting human rights is promising, but the country still has a long way to go in meeting its obligations in this area.
Philippines’ fishing communities seek sustainable solutions to chronic flooding
Feb 04, 2013
Tired of being victims to annual flood waters that inundate their houses, residents of several villages along the shore of the largest lake in the Philippines are organising to either stop the flooding or find viable alternatives for their families.
Conflict in Mali threatens to deepen humanitarian crisis across Sahel
Jan 28, 2013
The conflict in Mali is creating a new wave of civilian displacement that is straining already scarce resources and deepening the humanitarian crisis in Mali and neighbouring countries.
Typhoon Bopha survivors face long road to recovery
Jan 03, 2013
The Philippines is prone to tropical storms and typhoons, typically experiencing about 20 typhoons per year. Bopha, however, was exceptionally strong.
ACT general secretary visits Syrian refugees
Dec 04, 2012
As the Syrian refugee crisis escalates, ACT General Secretary John Nduna compels the international community to redouble its efforts to provide essential, life-saving services.