The Horn of Africa has been hit by the worst drought in decades. With food vouchers, LWF supports some of the most vulnerable families near Kismayu, in Jubbaland State of Somalia. More support is needed.
Diaconal actors in LWF’s member churches in Europe are developing a learning program for congregations, church organizations, teachers and trainees in diakonia and other ministries.
For twenty years, the LWF and its local member church has been working with the communities most affected by the armed conflict in Colombia. The program works on disaster risk reduction, livelihood support and advocacy for peace with rural and ethnic communities in remote areas of the country.
Economic independence is key to women’s empowerment. The LWF Gender Responsive and Inclusive Technical and Vocational Education and Training (GRIT) project in Palestine gives women the skills to open a business and market their produce.