Apr 29, 2025

Reflections from LPGM's Annual Board Retreat

Apr 29, 2025

Traveler's Fundraiser Gives "Big Boost" to Eripoto Preschool

An LPGM traveler and educator raises $15,000 for Eripoto's preschool. Funds supported educational teaching materials, toys, puzzles, computers, an outdoor classroom playground, and teacher salaries

Apr 29, 2025

Safe House Expansion to Protect More Students in Need

A rising need prompts Eripoto to expand its safe house.

Apr 23, 2025

Vacation Bible School Uses Spare Change to Spark Change

One VBS program used a spare change collection to fund library books for needy students in India through LPGM.

Apr 2, 2025

Eripoto Marks International Women's Day with a Special Event

To mark International Women's Day on March 8, Eripoto for Girls and Women planned a special all-day event in Lengijave village, the home village of Eripoto's founder, Esuvat Lukumay.

Mar 21, 2025

LPGM is seeking a Finance & Office Administrator (Part Time)

Feb 28, 2025

Caste's Effect on Mental Health of Dalit Girls in India

Read about the social determinants of mental health and how this framework can be applied to mental health at the ALC boarding homes in India.

Feb 25, 2025

Recent Graduate Dreams of Bringing Speech Therapy to the Kalrayan Hills

Read about Akila, a PEI alumna, who is in her 3rd year of college and has big plans a future in the speech language pathology field.

Feb 21, 2025

LPGM Offers a Lifeline for a Grief-Stricken Student

Read about Sunithi, a PEI alumna, who is in her 1st year of community college after receiving support from LPGM's Extended Study program. Sunithi hopes to become a general nurse assistant.

Feb 7, 2025

The Global Impact of USAID Cuts: A Christian Perspective on Our Shared Humanity

The proposed USAID cuts represent more than just a budget decision. They represent a moral choice about how we view our role in the world and our responsibility to our global neighbors.

Jan 17, 2025

What the legacy of Dr. King has to do with providing access to quality education

On the surface, providing access to education for boys and girls in places like India, Tanzania and Guatemala has little to do with the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that we celebrate today.

Jan 13, 2025

Deborah and Doumba Share the Power of Literacy in the Central African Republic

Read about the profound impact of the new women's literacy program on Deborah and Doumba.

Jan 13, 2025

Longtime WALC Participant Thrives in College

Read about how the WALC program helped Sandra get to this point.

Jan 1, 2025

Thank You for Investing in Education in 2024

As our holiday celebrations begin to wind down, our partners around the world are hard at work ensuring that students at the margins – especially girls and women – have what they need to survive and to thrive despite the many challenges and obstacles they face. Gifts directed to our year-end “Kindle a Flame” campaign are already at work, investing in teacher trainings and educational programs.

Dec 18, 2024

WALC Program Reaches New Heights

Read about recent WALC program wins, including the impact of WALC on one family across generations

Dec 17, 2024

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.

Dec 11, 2024

A Focus on Nonviolent Communication

This past April, teachers in Tanzania gathered for a nonviolent communication (NVC) training organized by our partner, Mwangaza Education for Partnership.

Dec 11, 2024

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.

Dec 11, 2024

An Interview with Johnson Laizer

Earlier this year, Johnson Laizer joined the Mwangaza staff as the communications coordinator. He captures beautiful photos and videos for them, and our team works closely with Johnson to keep LPGM supporters updated on the latest news from Mwangaza.

Nov 26, 2024

Pastor Jane Anitha Visits Minneapolis

Pastor Jane, the former longtime manager of Siloam Boarding Home, paid a visit to Minnesota this past week. The short visit was filled to the brim with connection and love.

Nov 7, 2024

LPGM Program Director Mary Peterson Announces Retirement

Our beloved program director has announced her retirement from LPGM effective December 31, 2024. While this news brings mixed emotions, we are first and foremost filled with gratitude for her 12 years of outstanding service to LPGM!

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

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.

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.