$7/month
Promote health & hygiene for a student
Your monthly sustaining gift will ensure that students live healthy and dignified lives. Your gift will fund resources like first aid & medicine, regular health check-ups, clean water, and mental health support in India, or healthcare and menstrual supplies for girls escaping forced early marriage in Tanzania.
$15/month
Provide school & office supplies
Your monthly sustaining gift will ensure that students have access to the supplies they need to receive a quality education. Your gift will help purchase new technology, books, and basic office supplies in India, or uniforms, stationery, notebooks, and pens for students in C.A.R. and Tanzania.
$25/month
Feed a vulnerable student
Your monthly sustaining gift will ensure students receive healthy, culturally appropriate food. Consistent and nutritious meals help meet basic needs and allow a student to focus on learning.
$40/month
Sponsor a student’s entire year of education
Your monthly sustaining gift will ensure that a student continues their educational journey, in spite of a lack of resources. Access to education requires more than just school fees; your monthly gift also covers food, lodging, supplies, and healthcare for a student.
Sponsor NowLPGM 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.
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Reflections from LPGM's Annual Board Retreat
LPGM held its annual board retreat and annual meeting April 25-26, 2025, at Christ Church Lutheran in Minneapolis. As the board and sets the goals and budget of the ministry and does much of the behind-the-scenes work as well, the retreat provided much-needed time for members and staff to connect, learn, and plan.
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Upcoming & Recent Events
Tanzania Travel Webinar (Zoom)
Join LPGM Development Director Bethany Krepela for an informational webinar about traveling to Tanzania with LPGM in September 2025.
LPGM at United Lutheran Church (Red Wing, Minn.)
The Rev. Dan Ruth, LPGM executive director, will speak at United's Adult Forum.
LPGM at Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly (Ramsey, Minn.)
Heading to the Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly (ELCA)? Look for our booth for resources for your church or small group!
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