Jul 6, 2020

COVID-19 hunger crisis

COVID-19 has quickly changed our world, and while in Canada we've had some success at flattening the curve, in other regions around the world the coronavirus is threatening not just sickness, but a food crisis not seen in many decades.

Jul 5, 2020

Better schools in Jordan

Thanks to your support, thousands of students in Jordan are going to school in safe, supportive environments that allow their knowledge and creativity to thrive.

Jun 20, 2020

Virtual Event: World Refugee Day 2020

Join us for a virtual gathering on World Refugee Day to hear about the big picture facing refugees today, meet a former refugee who is now working on the frontlines of COVID-19 in Canada, and explore how your church can continue walking with refugees in the COVID-19 era.

May 4, 2020

COVID-19: An innovative approach to prevention in Uganda

May 1, 2020

COVID-19: Protecting the most vulnerable in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia millions of people are displaced due to conflict. Our partners are working closely with communities and local authorities to do everything they can to prevent a widespread outbreak in temporary settlements and save lives,

Apr 30, 2020

The work continues — how we’re adapting with your support

Mar 7, 2020

International Women's Day

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating rural women! In Ethiopia, we’re working with rural communities to make small-scale farming more sustainable — and women farmers taking the lead.

Feb 14, 2020

Statement of Concern: Situation in northwest Syria

As violence continues to escalate in northwest Syria, 10 Canadian aid agencies are warning that the number of people displaced could reach one million by next week unless immediate action is taken.

Dec 5, 2019

Advent Appeal: Share life-saving hope

This Advent, give hope back to families who have lost everything because of war, violence, disasters and drought.

Oct 26, 2019

Gifts from the Heart is now available!

Your Gifts from the Heart will help share hope and change lives around the world! Find out how you can start choosing gifts today.

Sep 22, 2019

Annual Meeting

Join us as we celebrate the impact your support is having around the world! 

Sep 17, 2019

Fall Appeal: Support Children in Jordan

Hisham al-Miqdad’s childhood was shattered when war came to Syria. But today, things are different. Hisham’s life has changed, and he's using some little paper shapes to do the same for others. But he needs your help. As students in Canada prepare to head back to school this fall, we want you to be inspired by Hisham’s story and then ask yourself whether you can give another child the same chance Hisham got — the chance to learn in a safe, supportive environment.

Jul 23, 2019

Spam Email Notice

It has come to our attention that some of you may have received a spam email from a CLWR email address.

Jun 20, 2019

World Refugee Day

Join us in Winnipeg on June 20 as we observe World Refugee Day

May 27, 2019

B.C. Baling Days

Join us to prepare and pack a shipment that will provide We Care quilts and kits to people overseas.

Apr 15, 2019

Ontario Baling Days

On April 15 and 16, 2019, the Lutheran churches of Ontario are invited to gather in Wallenstein for We Care Baling Days.  

Mar 25, 2019

Emergency response: Cyclone Idai

Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) has joined other leading Canadian organizations in an appeal to support over 2 million people affected by Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

Mar 8, 2019

Skills training helps struggling family

Feb 28, 2019

Urgent appeal: share hope with families in crisis

This spring, we're launching two new emergency responses as millions of families are affected by conflict and hunger in South Sudan and Central African Republic.

Feb 15, 2019

"Everything I own is a gift"

6-year-old Summer Meger of Kamloops, BC touched her family with her generosity last Christmas.

Feb 7, 2019

"I was lucky" - A mother rebuilds after tragedy

Feb 7, 2019

Hope in the Midst of Displacement

Nov 15, 2018

Refugee sponsorship "an epiphany" for Toronto church

Members of her congregation were skeptical about helping bring an Iraqi family to Canada, says Rev. Tuula Van Gaasbeek. But when they agreed, they had no idea how their own lives would they be affected.

Sep 5, 2018

Back to School appeal provides life-saving therapeutic food

CLWR's Back to School appeal will provide life-saving, ready-to-use therapeutic food and milk to children who need it to survive.