Building on their experience combating the spread of Ebola in places where they are one of the only relief organizations left on the ground, Lutheran World Relief is applying lessons learned and utilizing proven systems already in place.
As governments restrict travel to and from affected countries, LWR staff is in place continuing their lifesaving work to slow the spread of the coronavirus, working with Christian health association partners across the African continent.
Read MoreHere in the United States, our systems are on high alert and cities, health systems, and individuals are all preparing for possibilities presented by the coronavirus.
But in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Uganda that is not the case. Health systems are not prepared. Health workers are vulnerable. And families are at risk. That's why we need to speed up our response.
Read MoreLutheran World Relief staff based in the region are preparing for an influx of refugees, and share this message:
With bombs falling on northeastern Syria, as many as 300,000 people living in the area could be forced to flee their homes. Help us be ready to respond to families in need who will be desperately seeking safety, shelter and emergency supplies such as food and water.
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