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.

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

Agilan Amirtharaj P.

I'm a 11-year-old boy.

Harini M.

I'm a 13-year-old girl.

Sam Raj I.

I'm a 13-year-old boy.

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

Aug 16, 2024

The Life Cycle of Giving: How Your Life Stage Impacts Your Philanthropy

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Aug 12, 2024

Spring Refresh Progress Updates

Thanks to your support of the Spring Refresh Initiative, the boarding homes are making solid progress on urgent facility projects. Please continue to monitor this page for more information. 

Jul 19, 2024

Sponsor Spotlight: Meet Sandra Hoverson

Long-time sponsor Sandra Hoverson shares her LPGM story in her own words.

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Upcoming & Recent Events

Feb 3, 2025

Trip to India - February 2025

LPGM is offering a transformational travel opportunity to India in February 2025 (dates TBD).

Nov 2, 2024

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. 

Oct 15, 2024

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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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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