7,888
Students in India sponsored since 1996
30
Years that LPGM has been listening, responding and bearing witness to global partners
13
Countries where LPGM has partnered
We provide access to quality education for people at the margins—especially women and girls.
Why Education?
If a child's mother can read, she is 50% more likely to live past the age of 5
[Education Commission]
Childbirth is #1 cause of death for girls around the world aged 15-19
[World Health Organization]
Child marriage decreases 3-fold for girls who attend secondary school
[World Bank]
For every $1 invested in education, $10 is generated in earning & health benefits
[Education Commission]
“LPGM has been a marvelous organization in helping to provide access to quality education for girls and women, boys and men. I continue to be astonished at the difference it is making in the small corners of the world!”
-The Rev. Mark Tiede (Minneapolis, Minn.)
Where We Work
We work with global partners to listen, respond, and bear witness to local needs and priorities.
We Provide Access to Education
Too many young people, especially girls, want to go to school and get an education, but run into barriers. LPGM works with local partners to identify those barriers and remove them, so that all students can have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
Scholarships in Rural Guatemala
For most girls in the rural mountain villages of Alta Verapaz, education beyond 6th grade is out of reach. At the same time, the cloud forest is endangered. LPGM provides scholarships and supports agro-ecology education to reverse these trends.
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Safe Housing in Tanzania
Girls in the Maasai culture are commonly forced into early marriage and pregnancy. Gender-based trauma is prevalent. LPGM supports a safe house where survivors can live, heal, and pursue their educational goals while discovering their worth.
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Sponsor a Student in India
When you sponsor a student in India, you provide them shelter, food, clothing, healthcare, and school supplies. Children come from families who value education but cannot provide the kind of opportunities they would like for their children.
We Provide Quality Education
Skilled livelihoods are essential for young people to increase their incomes, contribute to their community, and support their families. Vocational training programs provide the skills that increase resilience.
English Learning in India
As English is one of the two official languages of India, learning English opens doors to opportunities for students, breaking generational cycles of poverty. We support English education in ALC boarding homes and village schools.
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Safe Schools in Tanzania
Corporal punishment and gender-based violence are rampant in Tanzanian schools. Our partner trains teachers, students, and parents in non-violent communication, improving learning outcomes and building safe, more peaceful environments.
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Literacy in the Central African Republic
Over 60% of the population of C.A.R. lives on less than $2.15 per day, and only 26% of women can read, write, and understand simple sentences. Our women’s literacy program improves the living conditions of vulnerable girls and women while promoting gender and women’s rights.
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We work with global partners to listen, respond, and bear witness to local needs & priorities
LPGM envisions a world where relationships transform boundaries…
-from LPGM's Vision Statement
Watch the video below to see how relationships have transformed boundaries in this greeting from our long-term partners in India, the Arcot Lutheran Church. This video was presented in 2021 as part of LPGM's 25(+1) Anniversary Celebration.
