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.
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.
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.
(Education Commission Report)
(World Health Organization)
(World Bank)
(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
“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
WALC Program Reaches New Heights
Read about recent WALC program wins, including the impact of WALC on one family across generations
Small World Connections Lead to Big Impact
Read about how Rebecca Totzke teamed up with LPGM development director, Bethany Krepela, to bring Eripoto's story to her church group.
Mwangaza Partners with Bishop Alpha Memorial School!
Our partner, Mwangaza Education for Partnership, has added a new school to their network of schools! Read about Bishop Alpha Memorial Secondary School.
Upcoming & Recent Events
LPGM at Zion Lutheran Church (Anoka, Minn.)
LPGM' will host a table as part of Adult Forum.
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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