"Dialogue Hours" Event Builds Trust and Rapport Between Students and Staff
On September 4, 60 students and 12 staff members from the Kariyalur Boarding Homes in the Kalrayan Hills participated in the inaugural "Dialogue Hours" program. The program was created to bridge communication gaps, nurture positive caregiver rapport, and build strong mutual trust between boarding home children and staff.
North Dakota Women's Group Votes to Support Women's Literacy
At their Fall Convention on September 26, 2026, the Synodical Women of the ELCA of Eastern North Dakota voted to support the women's literacy program in the Central African Republic.
International Prayer Zoom Unites Sisters in Christ
The Northern Illinois Synod's WELCA group hosted an international prayer Zoom from 8:30 am to 10:00 am on Saturday, September 12 to connect with women leaders from their companion synods in India and Tanzania.
Eripoto Officially Opens New Building
On September 11, 2026, Eripoto for Girls and Women celebrated the opening of its new building with a ribbon cutting and American visitors.
Peach Trees Yield Peach Pies: A Special Peach Pie Recipe from Guatemala
Our Guatemalan partner, Community Cloud Forest Conservation (CCFC), had a bountiful peach harvest this year! They planted the trees four years ago during the 2022 Women in Agroecology Leadership for Conservation (WALC), and this year was their first harvest. They enjoyed the peaches fresh, frozen, as jam, and as pie!
Over 100 Guests Gather to Celebrate 30 Years of Mwangaza
On September 12, 2026, in Arusha, Tanzania, guests gathered to mark a monumental milestone: the 30th Anniversary of Mwangaza Education for Partnership.
DAF Day is October 8
Donor-advised funds are on the rise. This tool allows donors to set money aside for charity with an immediate tax break. This article shares the background of DAF Day and how people can impact people at the margins with their DAFs.
Minnetonka Congregation Makes Deep Impact through LPGM for 23 Years
Seeking to live out God’s story of love, grace, mercy, forgiveness, and peace in everyday life, Oak Knoll Lutheran Church has partnered with Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry (LPGM) since 2003, making it a 23-year partnership.
How One WALC Graduate Became a Leader of 2,019 Women Farmers
The Rev. Mary Beenken shares how Elvira Ac Macz turned her dreams into reality through hard work, determination, and support from the WALC program.
Noongwapi's Story: Bringing Hope and Healing to the Community
When Noongwapi first came to Eripoto, she was young, quiet, and carrying a great deal of fear and uncertainty about her future. With Eripoto's support, Noongwapi has grown into a young woman who is passionate about helping others and is working towards becoming a doctor.
Making a Will: How to Support Your Congregants
Learn how your congregation can promote estate planning with LPGM's free online will making tool.
Teens Find Connection and Meaning at CCFC
From July 11-21, 2026, four adult chaperones, including LPGM trip leader Laura Feile, brought 11 teens (ages 14-18) on an LPGM trip to Guatemala.
Free Online Will-making Tool: What Are You Waiting For?
Learn about LPGM's free gift to help friends make their will, launching during August, National Make-a-Will Month.
Corinne & Marcie Share Tips for Communicating with your Sponsored Student
Writing to someone from a different generation and a different culture while trying not to highlight in any way the differences in lifestyle is not an easy task. We are hoping that we can simplify this task by clarifying expectations and providing some resources.
Girls Talk and Boys Talk: Gaining the life skills to plot out a course to success
This new Mwangaza program helps students set goals, develop a growth mindset, overcome conflict using nonviolence, and support gender equity at school and in their community.
Frequently Asked Questions: Your Sponsored Student Graduated - What's Next?
We often hear similar questions from sponsors once their sponsored student has graduated from 12th grade, so we've created an FAQ with answers to common questions.
Safe House Expansion to Protect More Students in Need
A rising need prompts Eripoto to expand its safe house.
Meet Padmavathi: A Young Girl with a Spirit as Strong as her Dreams.
Padmavathi’s life began amidst violence and abuse, but with continued support and her own unwavering determination, Padmavathi is on a path to transform her life and inspire others around her.
Small Gifts, Generational Impact
Originally posted as a "Generosity Matters" blog for the July eNews, this reflection shares how small gifts can make a generational impact.
Intergenerational Travel Group Finds New Perspectives at CCFC
A group of travelers of all ages traveled to the central highlands of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala from June 12-23, 2026. They met indigenous Q'eqchi' Maya young women who are transforming their communities through agroecology education.
Making Connections and Finding Joy at the 2026 WELCA Triennial Gathering
LPGM exhibited at WELCA's Triennial Gathering in Des Moines from July 16-18.