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Lutheran World Relief
For many of us, today is an ordinary day. In some places, winter is in full swing; in others, the weather is milder. We’ll all wake up to our day’s work — caring for our children, practicing our vocations, living our busy lives. For the people of Haiti, today is the anniversary of a different sort of day — a day that began like any other, but ended in devastation. On January 12, 2010 a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, the worst in more than 200 years, struck the small island nation, claiming approximately 230,000 lives, leaving more than one million people displaced and countless homes destroyed. Since then, the people of Haiti have faced one struggle after another in their pursuit of a better future. Thanks to generous supporters, Lutheran World Relief has been there through it all, walking with the people of Haiti as they begin to pave the way forward. Read more in Call and Response about the work LWR has accomplished in the year after the earthquake. In “Our work is our means to fighting poverty,” read about Haitian handcraft artisan Jhonson Augustin, and learn how you can be a part of the economic recovery in Haiti.  < Unfortunately, the earthquake was just the beginning of Haiti’s struggles in 2010. But thanks to generous supporters, LWR has been in Haiti through it all — the earthquake and its aftermath, the subsequent cholera outbreak and Hurricane Tomas. <
< Jhonson is an artisan from Croix-des-Bouquets, a town about eight miles outside of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Jhonson specializes in metal art made from recycled oil drums. He’s been practicing his craft since he was 15 years old. And he is grateful to be a part of the artisan community in Croix-des-Bouquets, a town that is renowned for keeping the tradition of arts and crafts alive in Haiti. <
< < Consider pre-selling our lovely new Valentine’s Day products! Simply print and make copies of our < Place the final order by faxing 888.294.6376 or calling 888.294.9660 by January 25th. Receive free shipping and a 10% discount on crafts when you have at least $300 worth of orders and use your < Play Cupid when your shipment arrives and distribute the items to your customers. With one swift arrow, you’ll be spreading the mission of the LWR Handcraft Project while supporting farmers and artisans across the world.
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When Margaret Ngigi received a dairy goat from Lutheran World Relief, she had no idea how much the small animal would change her life. Today, thanks in large part to her remarkably prolific goat, Margaret’s status in her community and her standard of living have increased dramatically. <
< When Chicago area resident Jaclyn Levy heard about the devastation caused by the floods in Pakistan, she knew she had to do something to help. Jaclyn chose to run, literally, to raise money to help those affected. <
< Like many 20-year-olds, Moses is hopeful as he embarks on a journey to shape his future. But amid this excitement, he fears that this hope might be short-lived and that violence could return to his city in south Sudan. Read more about Moses and how you can be a peacemaker in Sudan. <
< This year, give your loved one a unique gift and a person in need the chance to change her life. Visit < to start shopping.
< With more than one thousand beautiful handcrafts to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect Christmas present. Popular items sell out fast, so start your < The LWR Handcraft Project is a partnership between Lutheran World Relief and SERRV.
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RESULTS FROM OCTOBER's POLL
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< Affirming God’s love for all people, we work with Lutherans and partners around the world to end poverty, injustice and human suffering. Remember Me Exhibit to receive national honor for citizen diplomacy Baltimore, October 7, 2010 — The U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy (USCCD) has chosen the LWR-sponsored exhibit “Remember Me: Voices of the Silenced in Colombia” as a top citizen diplomacy program. Jayesh Hines-Shah Named to Lutheran World Relief Board of Directors Baltimore, October 5, 2010 — Lutheran World Relief’s board of directors welcomed Jayesh Hines-Shah as the newest board member, at their September meeting in St. Louis. Hines-Shah was elected to the board in August. Hines-Shah has been a litigation attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2001. He has represented companies and professional services firms in business disputes and securities and consumer class action lawsuits. He has also represented pro bono clients in civil rights lawsuits, eviction proceedings, and applications to obtain Social Security benefits. He received his law degree from the University of Chicago in 2000. He also holds degrees in history from The Johns Hopkins University and the University of Chicago. Hines-Shah said, “I came to faith as an adult when I witnessed how Christ was at work in the world. I am excited, humbled and blessed by the opportunity to join with the board of LWR in spreading the Gospel through loving service to all of God's people.” Born in the Midwest to parents of Indian and European descent, Hines-Shah grew up as a Unitarian-Universalist and was baptized as a Lutheran at age 30. He was a voting member at the ELCA’s 2007 Churchwide Assembly and currently serves on the Sierra Pacific Synod Council. He lives in Berkeley, California with his wife, the Rev. Katie Hines-Shah, pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, and their 5-year-old son, John. “We look forward to the great heart, insight, and gifts that Jay will bring to the work of LWR through the board,” said the Rev. Rick Nelson, chair of the board. “His life and faith experience, and his passion for compassion and justice in God’s world, are a great match for our work together.” John Nunes, president and CEO of LWR, said, “Jay’s passions and perspectives will be a
Dear Friend, The situation in Pakistan is dire. As many as 10 million people need food, shelter, clean water and medical care.
John A. Nunes
The recent flooding in Pakistan, alone, is a devastating disaster. But piled atop the hardship of the past five years, the situation for many families in Pakistan is nothing short of dire. Read how LWR is responding to bring comfort to those affected.
Inspired by LWR’s work, 19 year-old University of Oregon student Christina Roberts set out raise money for LWR’s Fill the Well campaign. She wrote thirteen original songs and appropriately entitled the CD “Fill the Well,” of which all sales are donated to Fill the Well.
Currently, more than a billion people around the world don’t have enough food to eat, and 3.5 million children die every year of hunger-related illness. Congress is preparing to vote on the Global Food Security Act, a piece of legislation that would solidify U.S. commitment to long-term global hunger solutions. LWR recently testified before Congress to provide insight about how to effectively implement global hunger initiatives.
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