Horn of Africa Drought: 3rd LWF Update on Dadaab Camp
This new report from Lennart Hernander, Lutheran World Federation Representative, Kenya/Djibouti Program, gives an up-to-date account of the situation in Kenya. It has some great data on how many new refugees are coming into the camps while reminding the reader...
Horn of Africa Drought: Galemo’s Story
As disasters strike it can sometimes be difficult to connect with how our work really impacts people’s lives. This can be especially true for slow-building disasters like droughts, where there is really not one specific event or moment in time...
South Sudan: A New Country Is Born
The new country of South Sudan was officially brought into being on July 9. In the new capital of Juba thousands came out to celebrate this historic moment and lament the tragedy that has gone before it. As this new...
Japan: ELCA Congregation Helps Raise Awareness & Funds for Japan Relief
Pastor Eric Olaf Olson and his congregation of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and school in Plainview NY were amazed by turnout for their “Cranes of Compassion” event held to help raise awareness and funds for the relief effort still continuing...
Field Report from Minot, North Dakota
Sisters and brothers in Christ, I’ve been working in Minot, North Dakota this week. Historic flooding brought the Souris River here over its banks, defeating levee attempts and devastating Minot and other communities like Burlington. Over 5,000 homes and hundreds...
Horn of Africa Drought: Luley’s Story
Reduced rains have led to drought throughout the Horn of Africa leading a severe water shortage and higher food prices as crops and animals pass away and are eaten for survival. Many have had to leave their homes in search...