AMMPARO is the ELCA's strategy for Accompanying Migrants with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities. It comes from Psalm 46:1 ‘God is our refuge and strength.’ In Spanish, ‘Dios es nuestro amparo y fortaleza.’

AMMPARO is a holistic, whole church commitment by the ELCA to accompany vulnerable migrants and all who are forcibly displaced. It began after witnessing children and families forced to flee chronic violence, poverty, and environmental displacement in Central America, but is now the ELCA’s global migration strategy.

We commit to upholding basic human rights and safety as we seek to address the drivers of migration and forcible displacement. We work toward just and humane policies affecting migrants in the U.S. and beyond. We engage the entire church body, congregations, synods and members together with ELCA companions, affiliates, and partners to accompany and advocate for our neighbors.

As siblings in Christ, we are called to bear witness to the humanity of all God’s children. Join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people.