Lutheran World Relief
Lutheran World
Relief (LWR) is a
non-governmental organization founded in 1945 to respond to the needs
of
communities devastated by World War II. Since then, it has evolved from
a
relief agency shipping material resources to war-torn Europe to an
agency that works with partners worldwide to respond to
emergencies, seek lasting solutions to rural poverty, and work for
peace and
justice for all. LWR works to promote equity, strengthen organizational
capacity, and empower communities to have a voice in decisions that
affect
their lives, while continually learning to increase our impact.
Headquartered
in Baltimore, Maryland, LWR works to reduce poverty and injustice by
helping communities increase and expand the resources they need to live
productive, healthy and empowered lives.
