Safe House Expansion to Protect More Students in Need
A rising need prompts Eripoto to expand its safe house.
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.
The Life Cycle of Giving: How Your Life Stage Impacts Your Philanthropy
Different stages of your life may influence your approach to giving. Here's some advice for making the most impact on causes you care about while living out your values
Spring Refresh Progress Updates
Thanks to your support of the Spring Refresh Initiative, the boarding homes are making solid progress on urgent facility projects. Please continue to monitor this page for more information.
Celebrating Naomi Staruch's Legacy
At the end of June 2024, Naomi Staruch transitioned out of her official role at LPGM. Her retirement luncheon on June 13 brought friends together to honor her commitment and to reflect on her decades-long service to LPGM.
LPGM Mourns Recent Tragedy in Kallakurichi, India
Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry grieves with families whose loved ones were injured or killed last week by an illicit liquor containing methanol in Kallakurichi, India.
2023 Year in Review - Event Recording
On June 26, 2024, LPGM's entire US-based staff hosted a Facebook Live event. Watch the recording here.
It's Time for a Spring Refresh!
From May - June 2024, the "Spring Refresh" initiative gave LPGM supporters a chance to make a direct and tangible impact on the lives of boarding home students in India. Thanks to your support, the boarding homes are making progress on urgent facility projects!
LPGM Mourns Attack on Peaceful Civilians in Central African Republic
Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry (LPGM) expresses its deepest sorrow over the senseless killings of 16 Lutheran church members at the hands of rebel forces in Bohong, Central African Republic (CAR) on April 3, just days after Easter Sunday celebrations.
Women's Literacy Training Begins
An update to our blog post dated May 22, 2023 - LPGM Launches Women's Literacy Program in Central Africa
LPGM continues to meet accountability standards of Charities Review Council
LPGM meets all the accountability standards prescribed by the Charities Review Council. That's an accomplishment we are eager to share with you!
Your unrestricted gifts help us respond to unexpected challenges and opportunities
The need for safe housing for girls has been even greater in Tanzania since the pandemic, as the rates of child marriage have skyrocketed globally. When Esuvat told us Fofana’s story, it broke my heart.
LPGM Launches Women's Literacy Program in Central Africa
Addressing illiteracy is crucial for the development of the country and improving the quality of life for its citizens. However, achieving this will require significant investments in education and literacy programs, as well as addressing the root causes of poverty and political instability in the country.
Behind the Scenes - LPGM Board of Directors holds Annual Meeting and Strategic Planning Retreat
Celebrating International Women's Day
In March, LPGM’s global partners celebrated International Women’s Day in a variety of ways.
Sponsorship Rates Increasing in 2023
We're making additional investments to better support students
Your Year-End Gift will Help Keep Girls Safe and in School
We are so grateful that the Nelson siblings have committed a lead gift of $40,500 toward this important goal. They have been a part of LPGM since the start, and joyfully give this gift in memory of their mother. They invite you to join them in providing access to quality education to people on the margins – especially women and girls.
LPGM Travel Resumes to Guatemala
After pausing transformational travel due to the pandemic, LPGM sponsored two trips back-to-back this June and July to Guatemala. “We saw how interconnected we are with nature and how important being good land stewards is to taking care of the planet.”
New Faces on the LPGM India Staff
LPGM is grateful to welcome three new staff members to our team in India. These field coordinators help build and transform the relationships between students and sponsors, teachers, staff, and partners.
Oak Knoll Sponsors Ten Students
“This is so much more than just writing a check,” shares church council president Mike Shetka.
Double Your Gift by July 1
Education is the key to lifting people on the margins – especially women and girls – out of poverty. Now through July 1, your gift will be MATCHED by an anonymous couple, up to $20,000
