30+ years of working together with global partners to listen, respond, and bear witness to local needs and priorities.
You can provide access to quality education for people at the margins—especially women and girls.
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Who is LPGM?
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.
Who We Are
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.
Recent News
India Travelers Share Transformative Experiences with Zion Adult Forum
On an April morning, between services at Zion Lutheran Church in Anoka, Minnesota, nearly 45 members of the congregation gathered for something far more meaningful than a presentation. The Adult Forum became a celebration of connection, faith, and the quiet ways in which lives become intertwined across oceans and generations.
Women's Literacy Program Update #5: Literacy Program Expands to Five Learning Centers
Read about the challenges and successes of session three of the women's literacy program in CAR.
LPGM Champion Ann Campbell Retires from Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka
After many years of dedication to children’s ministry, Ann Campbell has retired from her role at Zion Lutheran Church in Anoka, Minnesota. In this interview, she reflects on her time with Zion and LPGM and the memories that made her ministry so meaningful.
Upcoming & Recent Events
Intergenerational Trip to Guatemala (Registration Open)
Your journey to Guatemala takes you to the beautiful central highlands of Alta Verapaz. The days are packed with active learning, sometimes interacting with children in local schools or on CCFC's campus
Trip to India (Registration Open)
Your journey to India takes you to the southeastern state of Tamil Nadu where you will visit mission-rooted schools making a difference in young lives and witness how education and empathy transform boundaries.
Trip to Tanzania (Registration Closed)
Your journey to Tanzania takes you to the lively northern region of Arusha. Prepare to expand your heart and mind as you explore Arusha, spend time with LPGM's partners, visit a Maasai village, and tour game reserves to see wild animals in September 2026.
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