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Seeking nominations for the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards
Communities rely on strong support from a number of sources, including volunteers, businesses and not-for-profit organizations. That support could include activities like raising funds for community projects, giving employees time to volunteer or creating a new after-school program for at-risk youth, to list only a…
Canadian Lutheran World Relief issues emergency appeal for East Africa drought victims
Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is appealing for funds to provide relief for drought-affected people in East Africa. The lack of rain in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya has created food and water shortages that threaten the lives of 11 million people. The World Food Program…
Iranian pastor faces death penalty
by James Morgan The Supreme Court of Iran recently upheld a death sentence for a Christian pastor. The problems began for Yousef Nadarkhani pastor of the Church of Iran when authorities arrested him in his home city of Rasht in October 2009 while he attempted to…
Japan still works for victory over natural disaster
The recent FIFA Women’s World Cup victory by Japan once again brought focus on the continuing struggle the country faces as it recovers from March’s earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant meltdown. Canadian Lutheran World Relief responded by providing more than $300,000—gifts from caring Canadians—for…
Nicaraguan church president visits Winnipeg
The president of Iglesia Luterana Sínodo de Nicaragua, Pastor Luis Turcios spent two days in Winnipeg July 20-21 meeting with Lutheran Church–Canada’s mission executive Rev. Dr. Leonardo Neitzel. The two discussed issues and challenges facing the missions of LCC and ILSN in Central America. On Thursday, July 21…
African drought and famine receive attention from Lutherans
by James Morgan As famine conditions worsen in eastern Africa, with thousands streaming into refugee camps, Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is taking action to bring much needed food to more than 18,000 starving people. Food aid worth $1.5 million and weighing 1,900 tons is…
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