Jun 27, 2018

"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.

Jun 20, 2018

World Refugee Day Prayer Breakfast

Join CLWR for a complimentary breakfast on World Refugee Day. All welcome.

Jun 19, 2018

Busting five myths about refugees

Five busted myths about refugees

Jun 8, 2018

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. 

Jun 1, 2018

After All That

Poem written by Pastor Nancy Kelly

May 25, 2018

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.

May 23, 2018

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.

May 11, 2018

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.

Apr 18, 2018

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.

Apr 13, 2018

How I learned to count to eight

Reflections on Ontario Baling Days by Karin Achtelstetter, CLWR's Executive Director

Apr 7, 2018

A young boy’s dream

Your support made it possible for Mohammed to receive life-saving chemotherapy treatment at Augusta Victoria Hospital.

Mar 20, 2018

'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.

Mar 17, 2018

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.

Mar 8, 2018

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.

Feb 23, 2018

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.

Feb 10, 2018

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.

Jan 23, 2018

New We Care kit videos

New We Care Hygiene Kit and Learning & Living Kit videos

Jan 20, 2018

We Care Open House

You are invited to join us for a We Care Open House! 

Jan 10, 2018

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.

Dec 5, 2017

Merry Christmas from CLWR!

Merry Christmas from CLWR!

Dec 4, 2017

Annual Report 2016-17

CLWR's annual report for 2016-17.

Nov 26, 2017

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.

Nov 23, 2017

Gifts from the Heart

Gifts from the Heart are meaningful and tangible gifts that will share God's love with the world.

Nov 21, 2017

Provide a child with life-saving therapeutic food

Provide a child in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who is suffering from malnutrition with life-saving therapeutic food for one day.