NEWS FROM
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF

May 27, 2010

For more information contact Emily Sollie at esollie@lwr.org or 410-230-2802.

In this news release:

1. Lutheran World Relief Joins HAP International

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Lutheran World Relief Joins HAP International

Baltimore, May 27, 2010 —

Lutheran World Relief has been accepted as an associate member of HAP International, the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership.

Established in 2003, HAP International is the humanitarian sector's first international self-regulatory body. Members of HAP are committed to meeting the highest standards of accountability and quality management. In addition, HAP certifies those members that comply with the HAP Standard in Humanitarian Accountability and Quality Management, providing assurance to disaster survivors, staff, volunteers, host authorities and donors that the agency will deliver the best humanitarian service possible in each situation.    

More information about HAP International is available at their website.

WHO IS LWR? Lutheran World Relief, an international nonprofit organization, works to end poverty and injustice by empowering some of the world's most impoverished communities to help themselves. With partners in 35 countries, LWR seeks to promote sustainable development with justice and dignity by helping communities bring about change for healthy, safe and secure lives; engage in Fair Trade; promote peace and reconciliation; and respond to emergencies. LWR is headquartered in Baltimore, Md. and has worked in international development and relief since 1945.

Lutheran World Relief is a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), individuals and parish groups in international relief, development, advocacy and social responsibility.