The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a global communion of Christian churches in the Lutheran tradition. Founded in 1947 in Lund, Sweden, the LWF now has 140 member churches in 79 countries all over the world representing over 68.9 million Christians. It acts on behalf of its member churches in areas of common interest such as communication, ecumenical and interfaith relations, human rights, humanitarian assistance, theology, and the various aspects of mission and development.

The Department for World Service (DWS) serves as the LWF’s humanitarian and development agency. It works in 36 countries through four regional and 15 country programs and emergency operations with around 40 international staff members, who work alongside 2,700 local staff. The LWF associate programs employ an additional 3,000 staff. DWS is meeting the needs of people irrespective of race, sex, creed, nationality, or political conviction. DWS works to foster awareness, advocacy, solidarity and action at local, national, and international levels, on a wide range of human rights, humanitarian, and development issues. DWS responds to emergencies in collaboration with Action by Churches Together (ACT) International, a worldwide alliance of churches and agencies.

Our Vision
Justice and dignity for the most vulnerable communities in Kenya and Djibouti

Mission
To work with local authorities, communities and local organizations to alleviate the suffering amongst the most vulnerable communities in Kenya and Djibouti.