August News from LPGM

Pictured Above: Girls pose for a photo during the "Girls Talk" session at Irikisango Secondary School in Tanzania. The session focused on setting realistic goals, making independent decisions, and navigating peer influence. The goal was to equip girls with confidence, a clear vision for their future, and the right tools to succeed.

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Updates from LPGM

We're Pleased to Announce 2025 Travel Opportunities

Open your eyes and meet your neighbor, LPGM partners, and students through travel to India, Guatemala, or Tanzania.

You’ll leave the tourist books behind and make a real connection with people by sharing ideas and meals, shopping at local markets, and learning about new cultures and traditions.

Upcoming Travel Dates (tentative):

India - February 3-18, 2025

Guatemala - June 14-25, 2025

Tanzania - September 2025

Learn more

Boarding Homes Make Progress on Spring Refresh Projects

This Spring, LPGM's program director Mary Peterson asked for your help funding urgent maintenance projects at the ALC boarding homes in India.

Thanks to your generosity, we exceeded our goal of raising $40,000 by June 15, and maintenance projects are in full swing at the boarding homes.

Check out our blog post for updates on the projects, progress photos, before & after photos, and more!

Read the blog

August is National Make-a Will-Month

While estate planning can be daunting, it's a great opportunity to consider the legacy you'd like to leave on this earth.

As you go through your life, how much you give – and how you give – will likely evolve. Learn how different stages of your life may influence your approach to giving, and some advice for making the most impact on causes you care about while living out your values.

For more information about including LPGM in your estate plan, or to inform us of your plan to do so, please contact Bethany Krepela, Development Director, at bethany@lutheranpartners.org or 612-806-0733.

Two LPGM Staff Members Celebrate Work Anniverseries

Dan Ruth recently celebrated 7 years as executive director at LPGM. We are grateful to Dan for his steadfast dedication to strengthening our global partnerships. His faithful leadership is a guiding light as we work to provide access to quality education for people at the margins.

Mary Peterson celebrated 12 years as program director at LPGM. We are grateful to Mary for building authentic and reciprocal relationships with our global partners. Her support of LPGM’s ministry - and her steadfast commitment to our partners - have had an undeniable impact.

Meet the rest of the team

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Eripoto Breaks Ground on Exciting Expansion Project!

Pictured above (left to right): Workers start working on the foundation. Safe house girls and Eripoto workers pitch in to help with the project. Workers begin building the walls for the new rooms.

Eripoto is in the midst of building new rooms for their safe house, thanks to your support!

According to Esuvat Lukumay, Eripoto for Girls & Women's founder, "These additions are a significant step forward in the efforts to provide a secure and comfortable space for our girls, as well as those who need our help. We are incredibly grateful for the support we received from both Operation Bootstrap Africa (OBA) and Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry (LPGM) in making this expansion possible. Your continued support means so much to us, and we are truly thankful for your partnership in this mission."

Complimentary Guide to Lutheran Organizations

Do you ever feel like Lutheran non-profits’ names are like alphabet soup? So many acronyms, all with great missions, but hard to keep track of! We at LPGM feel the same way! (Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry, that is.)

We created a “Guide to Lutheran Organizations” to help you out! Thank you for supporting our ministries, regardless of what letters may be in our names.

Request your complimentary guide

Welcome New Legacy Circle Members

John & Connie Anthony

“Connie and I recently celebrated our 32nd anniversary. Throughout our marriage, it has been important for us to give back. Now, with our children grown, it was a good time for us to take another look at our estate plan. In doing so, we discussed the type of charities that we wanted to include.

Our discussions seemed to focus on charities that centered on the Lutheran Church, education and helping women advance their position in life. LPGM was a natural fit as it covers all three of these.”

John and Connie's sponsored student was recently featured in our Student Spotlight on LPGM's social media.

Meet more sponsored students

Meet students waiting to be sponsored

Open doors for people at the margins - especially women and girls!

Our Mission: LPGM provides access to quality education for people at the margins – especially women and girls. We work together with global partners to listen, respond and bear witness to local needs and priorities.

Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1818525. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Updates from LPGM

Eripoto Breaks Ground on Exciting Expansion Project!

Complimentary Guide to Lutheran Organizations

Welcome New Legacy Circle Members

﻿John & Connie Anthony

John & Connie Anthony