Kindle a Flame. Ignite 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. 

This Advent season, let's invest in teachers.

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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.

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$40 - One-Month Salary

You can pay one literacy instructor's salary for a month in the Central African Republic.

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$85 - Teacher Training

You can provide one teacher with training to make school safer for at-risk students in Tanzania.

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$100 - English Refresher Course

You can sharpen a teacher's skills as they teach English to boarding home and village students in India.

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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.

4-Star Charity

Meets Standards of the Charities Review Council

GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency

GreatNonprofits 2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit

 
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.

Who We Are

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.

What We Do

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)

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

Sakthi K.

I'm a 12-year-old boy.

Rithika M.

I'm a 13-year-old girl.

Vindhiya S.

I'm a 10-year-old girl.

Learn more about Sponsorship

“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

Dec 6, 2024

LPGM is seeking an International Program Manager

The International Program Manager is responsible for the coordination, partnerships and evaluation of all international programs of the organization. Working with the executive director, the program manager assesses needs and ensures that program objectives are met, tracks and reports on program impact, including outcomes, activities and financial transfers and payments.

Nov 26, 2024

Pastor Jane Anitha Visits Minneapolis

Pastor Jane, the former longtime manager of Siloam Boarding Home, paid a visit to Minnesota this past week. The short visit was filled to the brim with connection and love.

Nov 7, 2024

LPGM Program Director Mary Peterson Announces Retirement

Our beloved program director has announced her retirement from LPGM effective December 31, 2024. While this news brings mixed emotions, we are first and foremost filled with gratitude for her 12 years of outstanding service to LPGM!

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Upcoming & Recent Events

Nov 10, 2024

LPGM at Zion Lutheran Church (Anoka, Minn.)

LPGM' will host a table as part of Adult Forum.

Oct 8, 2024

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.

Sep 29, 2024

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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Transformational Travel

“My LPGM trip to India was life changing. I would love for my friends to see how different and special it is there to experience how kind and welcoming the people are. It was an amazing trip!”

—LPGM Traveler

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