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                    World Environment Day: What's the problem with trash?

                    • Jun 3, 2026

                    Managing our trash is an important way to protect the health of God’s creation, from plants to animals to humans. Learn why trash is such a problem — and how you are helping to ...

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                    U.S. Department of State partners with IMA in response to Ebola 

                    • Jun 1, 2026

                    The U.S. Department of State is partnering with IMA World Health in our rapid response to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC.

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                    BONUS MATCH SECURED for 2026 LOVE THY NEIGHBOR Matching Gift Challenge

                    • Greg Kresslein
                    • May 27, 2026

                    Great news! A group of caring donors was inspired to give an additional $25,000 to our Love Thy Neighbor matching gift challenge. Your love goes TWICE as far in reaching our nei...

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                    Inside the Ebola response in the DRC: A Q&A with frontline experts

                    • May 21, 2026

                    The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing another Ebola outbreak, and global health organizations are racing to contain a deadly virus that is spreading rapidly through vul...

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                    Quilting Ministry at St. John’s Lutheran finds faith and fellowship in fire

                    • May 14, 2026

                    When a fire displaced the quilters of St. John's Lutheran, a neighboring church stepped up. Read how this ministry has found meaning and hope in disaster and fellowship.

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                    Lutheran World Relief amplía su impacto en Ecuador

                    • May 13, 2026

                    Lutheran World Relief, parte de la familia de organizaciones Corus International, está ampliando oficialmente su presencia y profundizando su compromiso con el pueblo ecuatorian...

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                    The woman leading her community to safety in El Salvador

                    • May 13, 2026

                    Because of your generosity, women like Marta Adelia Cruz de Maravilla in El Salvador are building more disaster-resilient communities and creating opportunities for women leader...

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                    Lutheran World Relief expands impact in Ecuador

                    • May 13, 2026

                    Lutheran World Relief, part of the Corus International family of organizations, is officially expanding its presence and deepening its commitment to the people of Ecuador.

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                    2026 LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: Matching Gift Challenge

                    • May 13, 2026

                    Your love goes TWICE as far in reaching our neighbors in need when you give to the Love Thy Neighbor matching gift challenge by June 30. 

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                    Lutheran World Relief And Cari-Med Group Limited Announce Partnership To Address Post-Hurricane Health Care Needs In Jamaica

                    • May 8, 2026

                    In a collaborative step toward strengthening Jamaica's resilience after Hurricane Melissa, Lutheran World Relief and Cari-Med Group Limited have entered into a landmark agreemen...

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