Join us as we travel to India in February 2025!
Register by November 1, 2024.
You'll experience Indian culture and religions, spend time with boarding home students, and share God's love with those you meet.
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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.
Why Education?
Education is the best way to break cycles of poverty, illiteracy, malnutrition, child marriage, child labor, and abuse.
LPGM provides access to quality education for people at the margins—especially women and girls.
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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
From the Archives: "The Gift" by Steve Staruch
Read about Steve Staruch's powerful experience visiting India with LPGM and his new wife, Naomi, in 1999.
Safe House Expansion To Protect More students in Need
A rising need prompts Eripoto to expand their safe house.
The Life Cycle of Giving: How Your Life Stage Impacts Your Philanthropy
Different stages of your life may influence your approach to giving. Here's some advice for making the most impact on causes you care about while living out your values
Upcoming & Recent Events
Trip to India - February 2025
LPGM is offering a transformational travel opportunity to India in February 2025 (dates TBD).
Eripoto Handicrafts @ The World Jubilee Global Fair Trade Market
The World Jubilee has hosted a biannual fair trade arts and crafts sale in the Twin Cities since 1979. LPGM will be at the next sale selling handicrafts created by the girls at Eripoto's safe house.
Normandale Lutheran Church (Edina, Minn.)
LPGM executive director Pastor Dan Ruth and development director Bethany Krepela will share updates from LPGM.
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