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Jerusalem

The work of LWF Jerusalem started in 1948 and continues to serve the Palestinian people. LWF owns and operates the Augusta Victoria Hospital, offering specialized care, including radiation therapy, pediatric hemodialysis and outreach work in the West Bank. The Vocational Training Program supports Palestinian youth to access training and employment. Among future plans are offering affordable housing in Jerusalem and improving the climate footprint.

• Israeli occupation since 1948
• More than 2 millions Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza still refugees
• Access to health, employment, housing challenging due to occupation
• Christian exodus and threat to Christian presence in the Holy Land

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Poland

During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, LWF quickly established an emergency operation in Poland to aid refugees fleeing from war. LWF Poland's main priorities include providing emergency relief items, multipurpose cash assistance, mental health and psychosocial support, education, and trauma and stress referrals. LWF Poland works in six locations across the country, collaborating extensively with local stakeholders.

• Over 1,6 million Ukrainian refugees registered
• Trauma of refugees not adequately addressed
• Language barrier hindering access to labor and affecting education for children
• Drastic increase of cost of living

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Chad

In Chad since July 2007, LWF World Service supports refugees from Sudan, Nigeria, and Central African Republic as well as Internally Displaced Persons, returnees, and host communities. LWF Chad implements various projects: In livelihoods (agricultural inputs, income-generating activities, vocational training programs), in protection and social cohesion, and in quality services (access to water, education).

• One of the poorest countries in the world
• Chronic instability since its independence
• Heavily affected by conflicts in neighboring countries, high influx of refugees
• Very limited access to health, education, jsutice, employnebt and good governance

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Haiti

LWF has been present in Haiti since 1995. In order to maximize efficiency and impact, LWF has formed a joint program with DKH and NCA since 2017. The joint office responds to needs caused by natural disasters and social, economic, and environmental crises, through joint projects in the areas of water, sanitation and hygiene, livelihoods, climate adaptation, food security, and disaster risk reduction.

• Poorest country in the northern hemisphere
• Prone to natural disasters
• Weak governance structure
• 90% live below the poverty level

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Prague

LWF Prague is a technical and advisory support hub for LWF World Service since 2021. Global subject matter specialists work with different LWF Country Programmes and HQ in Geneva. Key areas of our support include Complaint Response Mechanism (CRM) , Digital learning, Humanitarian operations, SharePoint Management, Program Support, Communications, and other services upon need. Since its establishment LWF Prague has also developed relationships with faith-based communities and like-minded stakeholders, including the LWF member church and its diverse diaconal structures in the Czech Republic.

• 1,094,090 migrants and 376,221 refugees in the country
• 338,736 refugees from Ukraine, one of the highest per capita in Europe
• Local projects focusing on integration

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Syria

LWF has been engaged in Syria in various ways; in the period 1952 - 1976 to aid refugees and host communities, since 2012 in neighboring countries to support refugees and again, within Syria since 2019. Partnering with organizations in Damascus and Aleppo, LWF offers essential services, from food to education. Following the 2023 earthquake, LWF expanded partnerships, delivering critical aid such as health services, mental support, and assistance in schooling and shelter.

• Ongoing conflict since 2011, 12 millions Syrians displaced
• Internally displaced 6.8 millions, over 90% below poverty line

• Damaging earthquake in Feb 2022, hitting Aleppo, Latiaki, Idlib
• All essential services and protection needed

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Jordan

Since 2012, LWF Jordan focuses on empowering vulnerable communities through economic empowerment, education and protection & social cohesion programs. We strategically position ourselves in local communities and the Zaatari refugee camp, impacting lives through market-oriented skills, climate-friendly agriculture, and digital sectors. Our regional impact extends to Lebanon and Syria.

• Overall stable country, facing increasing economic hardship
• Around 0.8 mill registered refugees, majority Syrian. 1.3 mill unofficial refugees.
• 80% of refugees living outside of camps.
• Durable solutions and sustainable development priority

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Central America

Since 1983, LWF Central America operates in Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua.There, common threats to vulnerable populations include limited economic growth, migration, violation of basic human rights, militarization and insecurity, and natural disasters. As a response, LWF Central America conducts projects in the areas of food security, climate change, human rights and gender justice, migration, Disaster Risk Reduction and humanitarian assistance.

• One of the regions most affected by climate change
• Huge migration crisis
• Restrictions on human rights space and civil society
• Gang violence, homicides, crime

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Cameroon - Central African Republic

The LWF program in Cameroon and Central African Republic (CAR) assists refugees, internally displaced persons, host communities, and returnees. In Cameroon, we provide access to education, vocational training and livelihood and work on social cohesion. In Central African Republic, our focus is on reducing malnutrition.

• Region impacted by several complex humanitarian crises
• Limited access to humanitarian assistance
• Deterioration of the socio-economic and security context
• Severe food insecurity in CAR

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Ukraine

In response to the crisis in Ukraine, LWF Ukraine has established humanitarian operation in Kharkiv and Chernihiv oblasts in the areas of Shelter rehabilitation, Winterization, Education/school rehabilitation, Protection, Multipurpose Cash Assistance and Livelihoods. LWF Ukraine aims to support internally displaced persons and other affected communities operating through two offices in Kyiv and Kharkiv cities.

• Ongoing conflict with displacement and human rights violation
• Destruction of essential infrastructure
• Limited humanitarian access
• Limited livelihood options

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Kenya-Somalia

LWF Kenya-Somalia works in Kakuma Refugee Camp since 1992, and in Dadaab camp since 2008. In 2017 the program opened an office in Kismayu, Somalia, responding to the drought and in support of Internally Displaced, local populations and Somali refugees returning home. LWF Kenya-Somalia works to reduce people’s vulnerability, supporting them to realize their full potential, to build on their assets, and to become more resilient.

• Kenya among the top refugee-hosting countries in Africa
• Half of Somalia's population in need of immediate life-saving assistance
• Both countries vulnerable to natural disasters

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Nepal

Since 1984, LWF Nepal works with people at risk with socioeconomic, climate and disaster vulnerabilities, including refugees. LWF Nepal prioritizes women and girls, persons with disabilities, lower castes, internally displaced people, youth, ex-bonded laborers, and marginalized indigenous communities. It aims to enhance their voices and participation through developing community-based organizations and achieving equitable access to livelihoods, quality services, and protection and social cohesion.

• Country highly susceptible to natural disasters (earthquakes, floods)
• A quarter of the population lives in extreme poverty
• Limited availability and quality of public services

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Ethiopia

LWF has been operational in Ethiopia for over four decades, after establishing its presence in 1971 to alleviate the suffering caused by the severe drought in Ethiopia at the time. In 2022, LWF Ethiopia largely focused on humanitarian response due to the crises in the Northern part of the country. LWF responded to the humanitarian needs in Tigray and the Amhara region targeting the most vulnerable people.

• 3.1 million IDPs and 20+ million people in need of humanitarian assistance
• 2-year armed conflict in Northern Ethiopia
• High risk of natural disasters (flooding, drought)
• Increasing malnutrition and food insecurity
• Large influx of refugees into Ethiopia

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Uganda

LWF has supported people in Uganda for 45 years and currently works through 7 sub-programs covering more than 20 districts. The country strategy includes poverty alleviation, climate action, and supporting dignified standards of living of both refugees and Ugandan communities. LWF Uganda provides various services including livelihoods, environmental conservation, access to water, shelter, emergency cash, social protection including prevention and response to gender-based violence.

• Largest refugee host in Africa (1.5 million)
• Open-door policy for refugees
• Post-conflict recovery and development remains a priority in the northern region
• Landlocked country prone to threats from regional instability and climate change

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Myanmar

Since 2008, LWF Myanmar serves people in the poorest, most marginalized, and vulnerable parts of the country and among those affected by conflict, displacement, natural disasters, and injustice.LWF Myanmar is a people-centred, rights-based, and value-driven country program, supporting access to sustainable livelihoods and to natural resources through participatory processes. It also helps to improve the authorities’ capacity to effectively manage sustainable development.

• Unprecedented political, socioeconomic, human rights and humanitarian crisis
• More than 1.8 million IDPs as of mid-2023
• Country prone to natural disasters
• High inflation since the 2021 coup

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Burundi

Present in Burundi since 2006, LWF Burundi has a strong expertise in livelihoods, protection & social cohesion, and a track record of working with community-based organizations and authorities. LWF Burundi is supporting Internally Displaced People, local communities, and returnees near the Tanzanian border. Its projects involves promoting the integration of vulnerable people and the empowerment of women and youth.

• Poorest country in the world
• Many returnees and refugees

• Low access to resources for women
• Exposed to natural disasters
• High inflation

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Iraq

LWF has been present in Iraq since 2014, supporting internally displaced people, host communities and Syrian refugees. Initially, LWF implemented projects in Iraqi Kurdistan, which hosted the majority of IDPs. In 2018, LWF expanded its activities to the Nineveh Plains, working mainly through local partners. LWF Iraq has a strong focus on livelihoods, social cohesion and WASH.

• Consists of two parts, Federal Republic of Iraq (IRQ) and Kurdistan Region (KRI), autonomous republic
• Fragile middle income democracy, frequent civil unrest, geopolitical instability
• 1.2 million IDPs, 5 millions returnees and 0.3 million refugees, mainly from Syria
• Multiple ethnic and religious minorities

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South Sudan

South Sudan faced a devastating civil war in December 2013, which continued into 2016. LWF South Sudan has adopted a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach to provide critical assistance and support. We provide support to those in need in the sectors of education, protection, livelihood improvement, food security, promotion of human rights, shelter, non food items, water, sanitation & hygiene projects.

• Affected by decades of violent conflicts, political instability and climate-induced disasters
• One of the largest displacement crises with 4 million forcibly displaced
• Two thirds of the population severely food insecure
• Landlocked, heavily dependent on oil export

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Colombia - Venezuela

Since 2001 in Colombia and 2019 in Venezuela, LWF responds to emergencies and needs caused by armed conflict, natural disasters, and migration, supporting affected communities, migrants and local leaders.In Colombia, LWF provides access to safe water, livelihoods, protection and social cohesion. In Venezuela, LWF supports local partners in the implementation of a multi-sectoral response to the humanitarian crisis.

In Colombia:

• Challenging implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement, increased instability
• Environmental and territorial conflicts, armed violence, forced displacements

In Venezuela:

• 2nd largest international displacement crisis (7.3 million Venezuelans displaced globally)
• Critical economic situation, food insecurity, malnutrition, lack of health care

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