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Aug 16, 2024

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

Aug 12, 2024

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. 

Jul 11, 2024

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.

Jun 27, 2024

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.

Jun 26, 2024

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.

Jun 17, 2024

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!

May 22, 2024

A Sure Sign of Spring!

The LPGM Board of Directors holds its annual meeting.

Apr 25, 2024

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.

Jan 31, 2024

Women's Literacy Training Begins

An update to our blog post dated May 22, 2023 - LPGM Launches Women's Literacy Program in Central Africa

Nov 22, 2023

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!

Jun 14, 2023

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.

May 22, 2023

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.

May 10, 2023

Behind the Scenes - LPGM Board of Directors holds Annual Meeting and Strategic Planning Retreat

Mar 14, 2023

Celebrating International Women's Day

In March, LPGM’s global partners celebrated International Women’s Day in a variety of ways.

Jan 30, 2023

Sponsorship Rates Increasing in 2023

We're making additional investments to better support students

Dec 1, 2022

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.

Aug 12, 2022

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.”

Aug 11, 2022

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.

Aug 11, 2022

Oak Knoll Sponsors Ten Students

“This is so much more than just writing a check,” shares church council president Mike Shetka.

Jun 6, 2022

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

Dec 12, 2018

Board Unanimously Approves New Vision And Mission

Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry’s (LPGM’s) Board of Directors this week unanimously approved new vision and mission statements that guide the future and work of the organization.