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                    Global Hunger Explained: Who, What, Why and How You Can Help

                    Hunger is a universal crisis, driven by a number of complex factors. Learn who suffers the most, what drives hunger and why it persists, what are the impacts and the lasting solutions that your love is making possible. Learn More

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                    World Environment Day: What's the problem with trash?

                    • Jun 3, 2026

                    Managing our trash is an important way to protect the health of God’s creation, from plants to animals to humans. Learn why trash is such a problem — and how you are helping to ...

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                    BONUS MATCH SECURED for 2026 LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Matching Gift Challenge

                    • Greg Kresslein
                    • May 27, 2026

                    Great news! A group of caring donors was inspired to give an additional $25,000 to our Love Thy Neighbor matching gift challenge. Your love goes TWICE as far in reaching our nei...

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                    Quilting Ministry at St. John’s Lutheran finds faith and fellowship in fire

                    • May 14, 2026

                    When a fire displaced the quilters of St. John's Lutheran, a neighboring church stepped up. Read how this ministry has found meaning and hope in disaster and fellowship.

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                    Lutheran World Relief amplía su impacto en Ecuador

                    • May 13, 2026

                    Lutheran World Relief, parte de la familia de organizaciones Corus International, está ampliando oficialmente su presencia y profundizando su compromiso con el pueblo ecuatorian...

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                    The woman leading her community to safety in El Salvador

                    • May 13, 2026

                    Because of your generosity, women like Marta Adelia Cruz de Maravilla in El Salvador are building more disaster-resilient communities and creating opportunities for women leader...

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                    Lutheran World Relief expands impact in Ecuador

                    • May 13, 2026

                    Lutheran World Relief, part of the Corus International family of organizations, is officially expanding its presence and deepening its commitment to the people of Ecuador.

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                    2026 LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: Matching Gift Challenge

                    • May 13, 2026

                    Your love goes TWICE as far in reaching our neighbors in need when you give to the Love Thy Neighbor matching gift challenge by June 30. 

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                    Lutheran World Relief And Cari-Med Group Limited Announce Partnership To Address Post-Hurricane Health Care Needs In Jamaica

                    • May 8, 2026

                    In a collaborative step toward strengthening Jamaica's resilience after Hurricane Melissa, Lutheran World Relief and Cari-Med Group Limited have entered into a landmark agreemen...

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                    Lutheran World Relief se presenta como nuevo actor de desarrollo en Ecuador y apuesta por alianzas público-privadas para un impacto sostenible

                    • May 8, 2026

                    Lutheran World Relief se presenta como nuevo actor de desarrollo en Ecuador y apuesta por alianzas público-privadas para un impacto sostenible

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                    Lutheran World Relief presents itself as a new development actor in Ecuador and commits to public-private partnerships for sustainable impact

                    • May 8, 2026

                    Lutheran World Relief presents itself as a new development actor in Ecuador and commits to public-private partnerships for sustainable impact

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