The Lutheran World Federation, a global communion of Lutheran churches, continues to demonstrate its commitment to global solidarity by responding to the ongoing crisis in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
The humanitarian crisis in Palestine has reached disastrous proportions, with thousands of Palestinians displaced, injured and killed in recent violent conflicts. In the wake of this crisis, the Lutheran World Federation has launched a comprehensive response, which includes providing emergency assistance to affected communities, supporting capacity building initiatives, and promoting advocacy efforts to bring relief. peace and justice in the region.
Emergency assistance and crisis response
The Lutheran World Federation has mobilized emergency assistance to provide basic necessities, such as food, medical care and shelter, to those affected by the violence. This involves supporting relief efforts through local Lutheran churches and partner organizations, to ensure aid reaches vulnerable communities, including children, women and the elderly.
Capacity building initiatives
The Lutheran World Federation is also committed to fostering capacity building initiatives to improve the resilience of local partner organizations and communities in Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem. These initiatives aim to strengthen livelihoods, promote social services and improve access to education and healthcare, drawing on the Federation’s expertise in capacity building.
Advocacy and peacebuilding efforts
In solidarity with the Palestinian people and in partnership with other actors, the Lutheran World Federation is actively advocating for immediate humanitarian access, the free movement of ambulances and emergency teams, and an end to the occupation. We express our deep concern over reports of human rights violations and violations of international law by all parties involved in this conflict.
The Lutheran World Federation is unwavering in its belief that global solidarity and concrete action are essential to humanitarian response and long-term sustainable development. Our hearts and prayers go out to our Palestinian brothers and sisters who are suffering the effects of this crisis. May we continue to be in unwavering solidarity with them in this time of great need, and may God watch over and guide us through this difficult time.
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