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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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                    2026 Christmas match is here — DOUBLE your love until December 25!

                    • Nov 2, 2026

                    Just in time for Christmas, a group of caring donors who want to help your neighbors has challenged you to send a donation by December 25. When you do, your gift will be matched...

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                    [FREE DOWNLOAD] Lutheran World Relief’s 30-day devotional, Let Your Love Flourish

                    • Nov 2, 2026

                    In appreciation of you, we have created a free 30-day devotional, Let Your Love Flourish, for Faithful Neighbors to download and share.

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                    Ground Up Investing Reaches $6 Million First Close on Second Fund to Grow Farmer Income Across Africa and Latin America

                    • Oct 20, 2026

                    Ground Up Investing (GUI), the impact investing arm of Corus International, today announced a $6 million first close for its second fund.

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                    Celebrate National Chocolate Day with chocolate that shares your love

                    • Oct 9, 2026

                    Celebrate National Chocolate Day with rich, dark chocolate that carries your compassion all the way to the women cacao farmers who grew it.

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                    Corus International receives $6.4 million grant from Takeda to reduce climate-related health risks in Nepal

                    • Sep 30, 2026

                    Corus International announced it has received a $6.4 million grant from Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited to help reduce climate-related health risks in Nepal.

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                    Disaster relief reaches Nepal. See your love in action!

                    • Sep 4, 2026

                    Lutheran World Relief is working around the clock to provide relief to families affected by the massive flash flood and landslide in Nepal.

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                    5 Things to Know About Your Coffee and the Neighbors Who Grow It

                    • Sep 2, 2026

                    National Coffee Day is September 29. Here are five things to know about your favorite beverage and how you can support the farmers that grow it with your choices.

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                    NEPAL FLOOD DISASTER: Your love is there

                    • Aug 28, 2026

                    On August 26, a massive flash flood devastated central Nepal. Lutheran World Relief took action immediately to coordinate a response to help displaced families access essentials...

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                    Lutheran World Relief Launches Emergency Earthquake Relief for Venezuela

                    • Aug 19, 2026

                    Lutheran World Relief is mobilizing an emergency response following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. Donations are now being accepted to help provid...

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                    World Humanitarian Day: The people who carry your love

                    • Aug 17, 2026

                    This World Humanitarian Day, meet the dedicated people who run toward crisis while the world runs away. From Beirut to the DRC, these humanitarians carry your love to neighbors ...

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