Our Stories

LWR recently honored the hundreds of generous congregations, groups and individuals who have contributed to LWR’s Quilt and Kit Ministry through the sponsorship of a brick. Read more about our first-ever Brick Blessing.

Improving the lives of small-scale farmers does not always require complicated initiatives. Read about Maimouna Bore’s success in Mali — proof that simple investments can be effective.

World Fair Trade Day is May 12! See how Lutheran campus ministries are promoting economic justice and inviting students to serve their global neighbors through Fair Trade.

As we keep pushing to end malaria deaths in Africa once and for all, LWR celebrates the tireless work of a few malaria champions.

To cut, or not to cut? Learn how an Iowa teen turned his funky hairstyle into a fundraiser for LWR!

In the Philippines, cash transfer programs are helping families on their path to recovery.

Most of us don’t think much about what it takes to get water from its source to our taps. But Rosalba Canabales, of Gambote, Colombia, is keenly aware of the effort involved in getting water. For her, daily water collection was not simply a hassle — it was maddening.

Families and communities in Japan continue to rebuild after last year’s devastating earthquake. Because of compassionate people just like you, they have a good start on recovery.

March 8 is International Women’s Day. Read how LWR, and you, work to support rural women in Mali — and around the world!

When it comes to bold acts of faith, Lutheran World Relief is blessed to be in partnership with Women of the ELCA. Read on to see how Lutheran women act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.

When Woodrow and Margie Arp bought their eleven year-old granddaughter, Alyssa, the book Little Things Make Big Differences: A Story About Malaria, they didn’t realize what inspiring acts the gift would set in motion.

More than 700 LWR Mission Quilts were distributed to impoverished women and men in Kolkata, India by Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity. Learn more about how Quilts bring joy and warmth to so many in need.

Tropical Storm Washi caused massive flooding and destruction in the Philippines. Learn how LWR is responding and what you can do to help.

Families and communities in Haiti are still working to recover from 2010’s devastating earthquake. Thanks to your compassion and generosity, Lutheran World Relief is working right alongside them to rebuild and improve.

Gregory Rawn didn't start out trying to build a business or earn any great fortune. He simply wanted to help his oldest son, Elijah, understand church services and learn about God.

Zenaida and her community in Mindanao, Philippines, once had to rely on hand-dug wells and contaminated river water. But a new gravity-fed water system has brought clean water to the community.

Like many of the victims of the recent floods that struck Central America, Anselmo Antonio Gonzalez is thankful to be alive.

Football on a snow-covered field is usually a tradition reserved for later in the winter in places like Green Bay, not Gettysburg, Pa., in October.

This year members of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Torrington, Wyo., decided to take on a bold mission — to fill Noah’s Ark with animals from the LWR Gifts catalog.

Where drought once tore households apart, LWR is helping to bring communities in Kenya together to cope and move forward.