Human Resources Development
Human Resources Development (HRD) encompasses the Department for Mission and Development (DMD) global programs related to education and training. These programs serve as tools in addressing the overarching objectives to strengthen the Lutheran communion for holistic mission. The HRD Desk is based in Geneva.
Education and training are powerful tools in the struggle for development and transformation towards more just societies. The sharing of resources through the HRD programs 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 their total strategic planning.
International Scholarship Program
 Strengthening international encounter |
The International Scholarship Program is the main instrument for human resources development offered by DMD. The program 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.
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Short-Term Study and Research Program
The Short-Term Study and Research Program aims to be an instrument that can respond quickly and flexibly to opportunities that arise to send 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.
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Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities
& Disability Ministry Fund
 Ministry to the differently abled |
The Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities, which was initiated in 2000, 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 aims at mainstreaming people with disabilities into the life and mission of the member churches and the Lutheran communion.
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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 between individuals. The whole communion benefits when individuals are able to participate in international gatherings and, in an active way, share their experiences and knowledge.
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Professional Experience Exchange Program
The Professional Experience Exchange Program aims to enable the sharing of knowledge and experience within the communion, through guest lecturers and other professional exchanges between churches, countries and continents.
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For all of the above programs, applications require endorsement by an LWF member church.
For further information please contact:
Secretary for Human Resources Development
Mr Abebe Yohannes Saketa
E-mail: Abebe.Saketa@lutheranworld.org
Administrative Assistant
Ms Pauline Smith
E-mail: ps@lutheranworld.org
