LPGM: We've Merged!

Staff of Mwangaza, a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) in Tanzania that works in schools and communities to promote peace and education.

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

                                         – African Proverb

On January 1, Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry (LPGM) officially merged with another nonprofit, Friends of Mwangaza (FOM), to support Mwangaza Education for Partnership (Mwangaza) in Tanzania. FOM is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that financially supports Mwangaza in Tanzania. FOM's board and contractors have long supported Mwangaza's in-country operations through fundraising, grant writing, reporting, and storytelling.

Since 1995, LPGM has been working - and walking - with global partners to provide access to quality education for people at the margins, especially women and girls.

LPGM has been supporting Mwangaza since 2018 through the Safe School Initiative. Mwangaza is a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Tanzania with Lutheran roots. Since 1996, it has partnered with Tanzanian secondary schools and communities to create safe learning environments.

Why Merge?

For years, LPGM and FOM have

collaborated informally through overlapping supporters and board members. Due to our related missions, supporters, and geographic focus, unifying our two organizations was a natural fit. By joining forces, our organizations will deepen their impact and ensure long-term sustainability for Mwangaza. As a unified organization under LPGM's name, we will be able to do more for Mwangaza together. 

This unification is about amplifying our shared mission. Together, we can provide stronger support for Mwangaza and other global partners, while engaging more donors and volunteers in this vital work.

To learn more, visit https://lutheranpartners.org/news/frequently-asked-questions-lpgm-fom-merger.