Feb2026
Asante! Celebrating Lutheran love coming to life
Your international aid agency, Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS), wants to say Asante – thank you in Swahili. Throughout March, ALWS is hosting Asante celebration events across the country, featuring international guest Mary Obara, who leads program work in Kenya and Somalia.
Nov2025
Hatch hope this Christmas
Tired of meaningless mass-produced throwaway gifts? This Christmas, use ALWS Gifts of Grace to truly bless those you care about. This year’s ALWS Gifts of Grace features Iman, a bright 13-year-old girl from Ethiopia whose ‘egg-cellent’ idea is transforming her family’s life.
Sep2025
Speaking up for a ‘Safer World’
by Sarah Timu
Last month, Pastor Tanya Wittwer (St Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Adelaide) and Emma Hansen (ALWS Community Engagement Officer) represented the Lutheran Church as part of an ecumenical delegation of women leaders to Parliament House in Canberra to advocate for a greater Australian aid commitment.
Jul2025
‘Together, we’re supporting 75,000 children!’
To mark its 75th anniversary in 2025, Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) chose a faith-led goal to support 75,000 children impacted by war and poverty with the essentials of a happy, healthy life.
May2025
Our Lutheran family steps out for the kids
More than 1,300 LCANZ members and friends have stepped out on the footpaths, roads and tracks around Australia in this year’s ALWS Walk My Way events held to support children impacted by war and poverty. To date, approximately $190,000 has been raised to support more than 7,500 children.
Apr2025
Only four days to go: ALWS Thanksgiving Festival and Walk My Way
If you’ll be in Adelaide this coming Saturday, join hundreds of other members of our Lutheran family and friends taking part in the ALWS 75th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival in the grounds of Australian Lutheran College.
