Children suffer disproportionately from poverty and
hunger. Malnutrition affects both physical and mental
development and makes children especially vulnerable to
disease. Children displaced by conflict or orphaned by
AIDS lose the safe, nurturing family environment so
important to social development. Children of poor families
often must stay home to help earn money instead of going
to school to learn the skills they need to get a good job and
support their own children in the future.
meet children’s needs
$40
A year of primary school for 2 AIDS orphans in Uganda
$80
Games and sports equipment for 4 schools in India
$150
Immunizations for 300 displaced children in Sudan
$250
Environmental education class for primary school students in Peru
$500
Vocational training and job placement for 7 AIDS orphans in Kenya
$1000
Desks, chairs, and books for a primary school class in Gaza
$5000
Mosquito nets to protect 750 children from malaria in Tanzania
The dollar amounts listed for items associated with each Gift Square represent the cost of providing the items and/or support services or training. Each gift you make is symbolic and represents a contribution to the entire mission of LWR, to be used where needed most.
Fresh vegetables provide income and
a healthy diet for this child’s family
in El Salvador.
Allow the little children to come to me, and do not hinder them. > LUKE 18:16
WE ARE RENOVATING...
The online donation system for the Lutheran World Relief Community Quilt is undergoing renovations in 2008. During this time, we are requesting that you make your donations by phone or postal mail.