Celebrating God's Mothering Presence This Mother's Day
Too often throughout the history of the Christian church, we’ve ignored the rich array of female, maternal metaphors used in Scripture. These images aren't mere poetic devices—they reveal essential truths about God's character. We often see God's mothering presence in our world through the hands and hearts of women working to nurture not just their own families, but entire communities.
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.
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
Safe House Expansion to Protect More Students in Need
A rising need prompts Eripoto to expand its safe house.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Longtime WALC Participant Thrives in College
Read about how the WALC program helped Sandra get to this point.
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.
WALC Program Reaches New Heights
Read about recent WALC program wins, including the impact of WALC on one family across generations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
A Newcomer's Perspective: What Makes LPGM Special
Shannon Mahedy reflects on her first six Months as LGPM's communications coordinator
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.
