About Us |
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a global faith-based, humanitarian, development and rights-based advocacy International Non-Government Organization, headquartered in Geneva and operational in Myanmar since 2008.
LWF Myanmar aims to promote human rights of vulnerable communities in Myanmar by empowering communities to effectively claim their rights in priority thematic areas (land rights, right to legal identity, rights of women and the right to Education) and by engaging duty-bearers at local and national levels.
LWF Myanmar program responds to human suffering and challenge its causes. We want to contribute to the alleviation of poverty in Myanmar through rights-based empowerment for sustainable development. We serve all people irrespective of ethnicity, gender, religion, race or political conviction.
Our Vision
The people of Myanmar living…
- in a just society
- in peace and dignity
- united in diversity
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are able to meet their basic needs, achieve their full potential, and claim their universal rights in order to improve their quality of life individually and collectively.
- Our Mission
LWF Myanmar is dedicated to challenge and address the causes and effects of human suffering and poverty, linking local responses to national and international advocacy.
- Our Overall Goal
To help alleviate poverty in Myanmar through rights-based empowerment for sustainable development.
- Our Core Values
Dignity, Human Rights, and Justice
Compassion and Commitment
Inclusion and Diversity
Meaningful Participation
Transparency and Accountability
Humanitarian Principles
Gender Justice
Climate Justice
Our Work
LWF Myanmar in Numbers 2020
LWF Myanmar
Part of a global family
LWF Myanmar is a country program of The Lutheran World Federation's Department for World Service.
