Could you be the answer to a student's prayers?

For just $40/month, you can provide a student in India with safe shelter, food, clothing, health care, school supplies, & academic, emotional, and spiritual support.

LPGM currently has 593 sponsors supporting 776 students. However, 300 students are awaiting a sponsor. 

Meet students waiting to be sponsoredRead a long-term sponsor's story

 
 

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

Shusmitha M.

I'm a 9-year-old girl.

Swetha G.

I'm a 13-year-old girl.

Mayasri M.

I'm a 8-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

Oct 31, 2024

A Newcomer's Perspective: What Makes LPGM Special

Shannon Mahedy reflects on her first six Months as LGPM's communications coordinator

Oct 28, 2024

Extreme Weather Threatens Access to Education

People at the margins are disproportionately affected by the impact of extreme weather. Our new "Advance Access to Education" Fund is helping girls (and boys!) overcome these barriers.

Oct 28, 2024

Literacy Program Improves Quality of Life of Women & Girls in the Central African Republic (CAR)

Almost a year in, read about how the literacy pilot program in CAR is going.

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Upcoming & Recent Events

Nov 10, 2024

LPGM at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church (Brooklyn Center, MN)

On November 10, 2024, LPGM executive director Pastor Dan Ruth will preach during worship at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.

Oct 15, 2024

Normandale Lutheran Church (Edina, Minn.)

LPGM executive director Pastor Dan Ruth and development director Bethany Krepela will share updates from LPGM.

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.

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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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