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LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF

2006 News Releases

December 20, 2006

1. Two Years Later: LWR's Tsunami Recovery Work Continues

December 7, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Responds to Devastating Philippines Typhoon
2. Place Your LWR Fair Trade Holiday Orders Soon!

December 1, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Observes World AIDS Day

November 29, 2006

1. Give From the Heart: Lutheran World Relief Offers Meaningful Holiday Gifts

November 20, 2006

1. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation Gives $25,000 Lead Gift to Kathryn Wolford Global Fund for Women at Lutheran World Relief
2. Material and Mental Healing Get Underway in Lebanon: An Update From LWR and ACT

November 14, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Announces 2007 Study Visit Scholarship Recipients
2. Northern Uganda and the Juba Peace Talks: LWR Lifts up the Quest for Peace

November 3, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Supports Ethiopia's Bid for Ownership of Specialty Coffee Names

October 25, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Sets Goal of One Million Eco-Palm Fronds for Palm Sunday 2007

October 19, 2006

1. Tsunami Recovery Continues: An Update From Lutheran World Relief and Action by Churches Together

October 16, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Providing Continued Support for Earthquake Recovery in Pakistan
2. Approaching Winter is 'Ticking Time Bomb' for Pakistan Quake Survivors: An Update from Lutheran World Relief and Action by Churches Together

October 10, 2006

1. Divine’s Fair Trade Chocolate Means Education For Students In Ghana
2. Divine Fair Trade Chocolate Shipping Rates Fall

October 9, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Announces Acting President

September 12, 2006

1. Day of Prayer for Darfur

September 8, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Celebrates International Literacy Day

September 5, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Providing Assistance to Flood-Affected Families in India

September 1, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Announces Change to Material Resources Program
2. New Edition of Action-Oriented LWR Brochure Be Involved

August 30, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Increases Commitment to Lebanon Humanitarian Response

August 29, 2006

1. A Crisis Within a Crisis in Darfur: News from Lutheran World Relief and Action by Churches Together

August 21, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Aiding Civilians in Sri Lanka as Fighting Continues

August 16, 2006

1. Global Citizenship Training in Just One Hour a Month: Enroll Now for the Lutheran World Relief Virtual University
2. Lutheran World Relief Announces Study Visit Scholarships for 2007

August 15, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief and the ELCA Partner in Support of Liberians

August 14, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Responding to HIV/AIDS Among Congregations in Kenya

August 9, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief President Kathryn Wolford Named President of The McKnight Foundation

August 1, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Partners Continue Relief and Assessments in Lebanon

July 27, 2006

1. ELCA Gift Funds Five Lutheran World Relief Tsunami Recovery Projects in Sri Lanka

July 21, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Responds to Lebanon Crisis
2. Driver for LWR Partner Agency Shot and Killed In Darfur

July 17, 2006

1. It's a Small Planet. Meet the Neighbors: Sign up Now for an LWR Study Visit

July 6, 2006

1. In Indonesia, 'we are working for our future now': An update from Lutheran World Relief and Action by Churches Together

June 9, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Responding to Palestine Crisis

June 2, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Doubles Funding for Indonesia Earthquake Relief

May 31, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Partners Continue Providing Critical Assistance to Quake Survivors

May 28, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Commits Initial $25,000 to Indonesia Earthquake Relief

May 27, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Responding to Indonesia Earthquake

May 22, 2006

1. Congresswoman Betty Mccollum Introduces House Resolution On Colombian Local Peace Building

May 18, 2006

1. Peace Talks Continue, But Life in Darfur Gets More Desperate

May 8, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief President Kathryn Wolford Named One of Maryland's Top 100 Women

May 5, 2006

1. Honor Mom With a Gift to the LWR Community Quilt
2. On World Fair Trade Day, Lutheran World Relief Honors its Fair Trade Partners

May 4, 2006

1. "It's impossible to work when you're hungry." An LWR Update from Niger

May 3, 2006

1. Statement from Lutheran World Relief: As Darfur Peace Negotiations Continue, so Does Humanitarian Crisis

April 28, 2006

1. Act Now to Stop Genocide in Darfur, Sudan

April 25, 2006

1. LWR Partner Project Inaugurated by Sri Lankan President

April 17, 2006

1. Bolivia Still in Crisis After Winter Flooding; Lutheran World Relief Responding

April 11, 2006

1. Dire Situation for Augusta Victoria Hospital, Says CEO

April 10, 2006

1. LWR Welcomes New Vice President for Finance and Administration

April 6, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Sponsors World Fair Trade Day 2006

March 31, 2006

1. LWR President Kathryn Wolford, Former U.S. President Bill Clinton to Address Global Philanthropy Forum

March 28, 2006

1. People of Nias Work Hard for Their Future a Year After the Tsunami and Earthquake: An Update from Lutheran World Relief and ACT-International

March 27, 2006

1. Emergency Funding Needed for Lutheran World Federation's Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem

March 23, 2006

1. On the Roof of Africa: Apply Now For the Women-to-Women Tour to Tanzania

March 22, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Celebrates World Water Day

March 17, 2006

1. Colombian Church Leaders Visit U.S. as Guests of Lutheran World Relief; Several Public Events Planned

March 16, 2006

1. Love, Hope and Determination Guide Women to a Better Future After the Tsunami

March 15, 2006

1. Hope in the Face of Poverty: Lutheran World Relief Offers Fair Trade Easter Items

March 8, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Observes International Women’s Day
2. Kenya Drought Worsening; More Assistance Needed Quickly

February 17, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Responding to Severe Floods in Bolivia

February 10, 2006

1. In Sri Lanka, Villagers Move Rebuilding Forward - An Update from Lutheran World Relief and Action by Churches Together
2. LWR Endorses Sustainably Harvested Palms for Palm Sunday

February 2, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Working to Alleviate Hunger in Kenya

January 31, 2006

1. Thousands Displaced as Violence and Tension Mount in South Darfur - News from ACT-International and Lutheran World Relief

January 30, 2006

1. Young Earthquake Survivor Faces Uncertain Future

January 23, 2006

1. Pakistan: Winter's Arrival Means Constant Battle To Assist Survivors - An update from Action by Churches Together and Lutheran World Relief

January 13, 2006

1. Have a Heart For Fair Trade This Valentine's Day
2. Love is Divine; So is Fair Trade Chocolate

January 6, 2006

1. Lutheran World Relief Offers Scholarships For United Students For Fair Trade Convergence

2005 News Releases >>

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