Thank You for Kindling a Flame & Igniting Hope.
Teachers reflect God’s love in the world, prepare students for what’s to come, and help them discover what’s within. They kindle flames within students that ignite hope for the future.
Thank you for investing in teachers this season.
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You Can Help Elevate Excellence for Students
$5 - Literacy Workbook
You can buy one literacy workbook for a woman or girl learning to read and write in the Central African Republic.
$40 - One-Month Salary
You can pay one literacy instructor's salary for a month in the Central African Republic.
LPGM is an independent pan-Lutheran 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since 1995, we have walked alongside global partners, bringing hope to people at the margins.
Our Vision
LPGM envisions a world where relationships transform boundaries and where all people have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
Our Mission
LPGM provides access to quality education for people at the margins–especially women and girls. We work together with global partners to listen, respond and bear witness to local needs and priorities.
Education is the best way to break cycles of poverty, illiteracy, malnutrition, child marriage, child labor, and abuse.
If a mother can read, her child is 50% more likely to live past the age of 5 (Education Commission Report)
Childbirth is #1 cause of death for girls around the world aged 15-19 (World Health Organization)
Child marriage decreases 3-fold for girls who attend secondary school (World Bank)
For every $1 invested in education, $10 is generated in earning & health benefits. (Education Commission Report)
LPGM provides access to quality education for people at the margins—especially women and girls.
Why Education?
Sponsor a Student
When you sponsor a student, you provide them with a step up and hope for a better future.
$40/month provides a student with:
Healthy, culturally appropriate food & clean water
Health care, first aid, medicine & psychosocial support
Tutoring, special coaching, sports, Christian education, & activities
Support Staff
Caretakers, Cooks, Maintenance, Administration, and Security
Students in Need of Sponsors
“As a pastor, traveler, and board member, I have witnessed how gifts are carefully and creatively multiplied for maximum impact!”
The Rev. Mark Holman, Duluth, Minn.
Recent News
What the legacy of Dr. King has to do with providing access to quality education
On the surface, providing access to education for boys and girls in places like India, Tanzania and Guatemala has little to do with the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that we celebrate today.
Seeking Board of Directors Nominations
The LPGM Nominating Committee is now seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the LPGM board of directors. Serving on the board is a unique and rewarding opportunity to serve alongside other leaders, and to make a lasting impact by providing access to quality education for people at the margins.
Longtime WALC Participant Thrives in College
Read about how the WALC program helped Sandra get to this point.
Upcoming & Recent Events
Beyond the Mission Trip: The evolution of global ministry partnerships
You’re invited for drinks and conversation about the role of global connections and international travel in congregational ministry. Come to learn about LPGM, share your experience and hopes as well as best practices and lessons learned.
LPGM at St. Luke's Lutheran Church (LCMC) - Garfield, MN
LPGM Development Director Bethany Krepela will lead worship and share the message at the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services, and be available during coffee hour.
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