Yolanda Asks for a Seat at the Table: Empowerment in Action
In 2018, a high school student named Yolanda embarked on a transformative journey with our partner in Guatemala, CCFC. Like many young women who join us, Yolanda was initially shy and reserved. However, her determination led her to progress through the Women in Agroecology for Leadership Conservation (WALC) program
It's All About the Kids
Traveler Nancy Bruch (Excelsior, Minn.) reflects on her time in India with LPGM in February 2023.
Women's Literacy Training Begins
An update to our blog post dated May 22, 2023 - LPGM Launches Women's Literacy Program in Central Africa
The Story Behind the Smile
Follow one girl's journey to our partner's safe house, and learn how it's now helping raise TWO empowered, educated girls.
LPGM Shares Mission at “Just Love” Gathering
A recap of LPGM's presence at the WELCA's "Just Love" triennial gathering in Phoenix, Ariz., September 2023.
Library Refresh
Highlights from library refreshes, as we launch the third year of a three-year campaign to restock library shelves in India.
LPGM Celebrates the Churches in Cameroon and Central Africa
On July 8 & 9, 2023, Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry was part of a two-day celebration to remember the individuals who were eager to share the gospel 100 years ago
"Home in the Heart of God"
Pastor Paul Pettersen and his spouse Lisa led a group of teens from Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (Excelsior, Minn.) to India the summer of 2001. Here, he shares excerpts from his journal.
21 Years Later, India Travelers Unite
Travelers from LPGM's first youth trip to India gathered for a 21st anniversary weekend.
Travelers Reflect on their Time in Guatemala
In the summer of 2022, LPGM hosted two trips to visit our partner, Community Cloud Forest Conservation in Guatemala. Here, a few travelers share their reflections and some favorite pictures.
Travelers See Power of Safe House in Tanzania Firsthand
My congregation is a sponsor of the Safe House program—Eripoto (“Security” in Maa)—in Tanzania, but I don’t think any of us really understood the need. That’s why I joined a group of six women who traveled to Tanzania with LPGM in September to see the programs firsthand.
You Open Doors Through English+
With 22 official languages, and 30 languages with more than 1 million speakers across India, English has become the unifying language of government and commerce across the diverse nation. Thanks to your support of English+, students in 50 primary schools of the Arcot Lutheran Church are given more access to English education.
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.
