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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.

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.

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.

Join us for a moment of prayer and pray for the 1,440 children that die each day from malaria.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 it comes to fighting malaria, little things (and little people) can make a big difference. Learn about one Lutheran school's phenomenal success.

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

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.

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.

Through your support of Lutheran World Relief, you show our brothers and sisters in need around the world that God is with us — even in places where poverty, injustice and human suffering persist. Please enjoy this special Christmas greeting from Lutheran World Relief.

Landmark flooding in Central America washed away homes and crops. When eight seminaries came together on one snowy Pennsylvania football field, children living in poverty around the world came out victorious.

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

Ahmed and his family lost everything as a result of Somalia’s devastating drought and famine. Now living in a refugee camp in Dadaab, Kenya, they wonder what the future holds for them. Learn how LWR is helping. Seven years after the Indian Ocean tsunami destroyed their home, Sakunthala and her family are finally starting fresh in a new home — thanks to Lutherans who stayed with them for “the long haul.”

The ongoing drought in East Africa has left close to 12 million people in danger of starvation. Shifts in weather have also caused big problems for the farmers of the Gumutindo Coffee Cooperative in Uganda. Rev. A. Karl Boehmke has supported Lutheran World Relief since its beginnings in 1945. Learn why he’s supported this work for so long – and what he envisions for the future with your support.

The worst drought in East Africa in 60 years has put more than 11 million people in danger of starvation. Learn how LWR and partners are responding and how you can help.

Recently named Friend of LWR, Mickey Monsen, lives out her calling by organizing others in support of Lutheran World Relief. This Valparaiso University graduate, and new LWR board member, believes in walking with communities to create “sustainable and transformational change.” The son of Ethiopian coffee farmers, Dr. Teizazu Sukessa joined the LWR board of directors because he believes that “God commands us to reach out to the most vulnerable.”