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A visit to Augusta Victoria Hospital
Karin Achtelstetter, CLWR’s Exeuctive Director, visits Augusta Victoria Hospital on the Mount of Olives.
What is food security?
A new video produced by Canadian Foodgrains Bank, of which CLWR is a member, explains what food security is, and how it relates to ending global hunger.
“I never knew such type of calamity before”
Cheeta Hebram lost everything when the river near her home in Nepal flooded. You are helping her rebuild her life.
World Refugee Day Prayer Breakfast
Join CLWR for a complimentary breakfast on World Refugee Day. All welcome.
Winding road of refugee sponsorship leads to new start for Syrian refugee
Like so many Canadians, and others around the world, in the summer of 2015, members of St. Andrew’s Anglican/Zion Lutheran Church were touched by the plight of Syrians trying to flee the war in their home.
Global Day of Prayer to End Famine – June 10
Canadian Foodgrains Bank, of which Canadian Lutheran World Relief is a member, invites Canadians to join Christians around the world in a Global Day of Prayer to End Famine on June 10.
Make Room at the Table
Make Room at the Table is a way for you to make a place at your table and connect with refugees—to invite them as guests and to share a meal with them. It is an opportunity to welcome the stranger into your home.
Refugee sponsorship a life-changing event for family
Seeking refuge in Sudan was the start of a life-changing experience for Freawet Mega, who is originally from Eritrea.
CLWR receives $3.9 million from Government of Canada to support South Sudanese refugees
South Sudanese refugees living in two refugee settlements in northern Uganda will soon experience improved protection and safety, access to healthcare and employment opportunities.
How I learned to count to eight
Reflections on Ontario Baling Days by Karin Achtelstetter, CLWR’s Executive Director
A young boy’s dream
Your support made it possible for Mohammed to receive life-saving chemotherapy treatment at Augusta Victoria Hospital.
‘Now the children can bathe’
Thanks to your support, South Sudanese refugees living in Uganda and people in the communities that are hosting them have improved access to water.
An evening of appreciation and farewell in honour of Robert Granke (Winnipeg)
You are invited to join CLWR for an evening of appreciation and farewell for Robert Granke.
Mothers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo thank you
Your support is providing life-saving treatment to children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who are experiencing malnutrition.
Giving in full measure
There are as many different ways to support CLWR as there are needs for your support. Giving Forward provides five creative ways to support CLWR now and in the future.
Come and go reception in honour of Robert Granke (Vancouver)
You are invited to join CLWR for come and go reception in honour of Robert Granke.
CLWR Executive Director Designate appointed
The Board of Directors of Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is pleased to announce that Karin Achtelstetter has been appointed CLWR’s incoming Executive Director Designate.
Benefit Concert to support those affected by Hurricane Irma in Haiti
St. James Lutheran Church in Elmira, Ontario is hosting a benefit concert to raise funds to support those affected by Hurricane Irma in Haiti.