Working together for a common cause
A desire to support their global neighbours was the inspiration for Glen and Michele Erlandson to help start the River Plains Growing Project.
Improving resiliencey for communities affected by drought
On World Water Day, you can help small-scale farmers in Ethiopia and elsewhere to increase their access to water and grow more food for themselves and their families.
CLWR leadership transition
Marcus Busch, President of the Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) Board of Directors, wishes to inform CLWR staff, board and partners today of a pending leadership transition for CLWR in 2018.
Supporting small-scale farmers in Ethiopia
Berzegen Yimam is a participant in a project in northern Ethiopia that’s designed to help small-scale farmers increase their food production.
Encourage the Government of Canada to support smallholder farmers
We all know farming is important. Agriculture provides us with food to keep us healthy and productive, and contributes to our economic health as communities and as a country. Support for agriculture in developing countries is also one of the best ways to alleviate hunger.
Ontario Baling Days
From April 24-25, 2017, the Lutheran churches of Ontario are invited to gather in Wallenstein to rally in support of children and families in need.
International Development Week 2017
International Development Week celebrates Canadian contributions to poverty reduction in the developing world and engages Canadians to learn about those efforts
New project will improve learning environments in Jordan
On December 15, 2016, the new project “Improved Learning Environments for Children in Irbid Governorate” launched in Amman, Jordan.
Global Encounter to Jordan and the Holy Land
Join Canadian Lutheran World Relief and experience first-hand the religious, cultural, social and political context of Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian West Bank.
Merry Christmas from CLWR
Merry Christmas from the staff of Canadian Lutheran World Relief!
Lutheran World Federation's Vocational Training Program changes lives
Every time I visit the Vocational Training Program (VTP) in Beit Hanina, East Jerusalem I am struck by the increased quality of the finished products being produced by the students.
Celebrating 30 years of refugee sponsorship
Thirty years ago, three congregations in Winnipeg’s North End worked together to sponsor an Eritrean mother and daughter.
Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday—a day where charities, companies and individuals join together to share commitments, rally for favourite causes and think about others.
Government of Canada announces funding to Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Government of Canada announces renewed funding of $125 million to Canadian Foodgrains Bank over five years to provide food for people affected by humanitarian crises.
Your support in action in Haiti
On October 4, 2016, Hurricane Matthew made landfall in Haiti causing major loss of life, widespread damage, flooding and displacement across the island
Responding to the needs of displaced people in northern Iraq
In northern Iraq, a massive humanitarian crisis looms as the ongoing battle to liberate the city of Mosul from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is posed to escalate an already desperate situation.
South Sudan refugee crisis looms large
Last month, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that in just three weeks, it processed 37,491 refugees from South Sudan who were fleeing to neighbouring Uganda—8,200 arrived in a single day.
CLWR welcomes new board members
CLWR is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors.
Welcoming the stranger
For St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winnipeg, MB, sponsoring a refugee family is a tangible response to Christ’s call to help and welcome the stranger.
Our hearts ache for our Alberta neighbours
When God lays the needs of people facing natural disaster and dislocation on the hearts of Canadian Lutherans, the response is immediate and full of compassion and generosity.
Hunger for Justice
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) created World Food Day to commemorate its founding in Quebec City, October 16, 1945.
Two material resource shipments depart from Winnipeg warehouse
August was a busy month for the We Care Program, with not one, but two shipments departing the warehouse!
Vocational training for South Sudanese refugees & host communities
Once Rosemary Leito completes her tailoring training, she’ll be able to start her own business to provide for her family.
Joint advocacy for refugee rights spurs new church partnership
Canadian Lutheran World Relief and the World Council of Churches are planning joint action on refugee rights now that the Canadian church agency has been approved for WCC membership.
