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Human Resources Development
Education and training are powerful tools in the struggle for development and transformation towards more just societies. DMD Human Resources Development (HRD) programs strengthen the Lutheran communion for holistic mission.
HRD sharing of resources enables churches and individuals to reach their potential for witness and service. In workshops and individual meetings with church leaders, churches are encouraged to include planning for human resources development as part of overall strategic planning.
International Scholarship Program
 Strengthening international encounter |
The International Scholarship Program is the key HRD instrument and provides support for short- and long-term, academic and non-academic/practice-oriented programs in theological and other areas of study, responding to the needs of the member churches.
Read more about the International Scholarship Program. ) 
Short-Term Study and Research Program
The Short-Term Study and Research Program assists in the secondment of persons for short training programs relevant to their work in their home country or abroad. Continued education of staff enables the member churches to meet new challenges in their holistic ministries.
Read more about the Short-Term Study and Research Program.
Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities
& Disability Ministry Fund
 Ministry to the differently abled |
The Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities aims to promote an inclusive communion by making education and training more accessible for people with disabilities. The program provides scholarships in both theological and non-theological areas of study.
The Disability Ministry Fund strives to mainstream people with disabilities into the life and mission of the member churches and the Lutheran communion.
Read more about the Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities & Disability Ministry Fund.
Fund For Language Training Courses
 For better understanding © LWF/H. Ellis |
The main goal of the Fund for Language Training Courses is to enhance interaction and participation in the life of the Lutheran communion by breaking down language barriers.
The communion as a whole benefits when individuals are able to participate in international gatherings and in an active way share their experiences and knowledge.
Read more about the Fund For Language Training Courses.
Professional Experience Exchange Program
The Professional Experience Exchange Program faciltates the sharing of knowledge and experience within the communion through guest lecturers and other professional exchanges between churches, countries and continents.
Read more about the Professional Experience Exchange Program.
Applications for all of the above programs require endorsement by an LWF member church.
For further information please contact:
Mr Abebe Yohannes Saketa, Secretary for Human Resources Development
Ms Nadia Kharoua, Administrative Assistant
