Justice
The Africa Faith and Justice Network advocates for justice both within the US and in Africa. AFJN’s work includes educating and tackling the different forms of injustice. Read about the different ways we are empowering women to fight injustice in the communities through the Women’s Empowerment Project. AFJN also has delved deeper into systemic injustice within the US and abroad and the new movement sparked by George Floyd’s death. AFJN advocated for release of prisoners with minor offenses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to uphold the Constitution.
Women’s Empowerment Project
AFJN’s Women’s Empowerment Project continues to be making strides in Uganda, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Ghana. In 2021, AFJN expanded the program to include workshops in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In Africa, religious sisters have taken to the airwaves talking about child labor, domestic and gender based violence, human trafficking, youth empowerment and other issues relevant to their communities. To learn more, click here.
Just Governance
AFJN continues in the fight against corruption by educating and advocating for increased transparency and accountability. Members of the community are being emboldened to stop paying bribes and demand integrity in their schools, businesses, communities, and governments.
CALAR Initiative – A Declaration: Africa Remember Who You Are
The Coalition for Africa’s Liberation and Restoration (CALAR), initiated by the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), was launched on Africa’s Liberation Day on May 25, 2020 to mobilize Africans on the continent and in the diaspora in order to claim their rights and dignity and protect their heritage and resources against those whose actions continue to exploit Africa, and subjects Africans at home and abroad to all forms of indignities. Sign the Declaration, Pray for African Renewal, and watch the kickoff event video here.
Other Projects
AFJN has many projects going on to see some of the projects that we are focusing on at this time click here.
Latest News
Happy Thanksgiving from AFJN 26 Nov, 2025 - Happy Thanksgiving from the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) family! We are thankful for our friends and partners who stand with us in the pursuit of justice and human dignity in Africa.
Facebook Live Discussion – Medical Effects of Child Marriage: Educating the Public 26 Nov, 2025 - The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), with AFJN-Nigeria is holding a "Medical Effects of Child Marriage: Educating the Public" FaceBook live discussion on November 30, 2025 at 10:00 am (Washington, DC USA)
In the News: AFJN Mentioned in AMECEA Article on Life of Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru 26 Nov, 2025 - TThe Africa Faith and Justice Network was mentioned in Sr. Jecinter Olweny and Fr. Isaac Ojok's "UGANDA: Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru Eulogized for her Commitment in Communication Ministry" article in the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) website. 
In the News: AFJN Mentioned in The Nigerian Voice 20 Nov, 2025 - On November 19, 2025, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was mentioned in Tijjani Sarki's “Nigerians Must Stop Outsourcing Our Sovereignty” article in The Nigerian Voice.
+ In Memoriam: Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru MSMMC – “Christ must reign” 10 Nov, 2025 - The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) mourns the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Sr. Mary Lilly Driciru, MSMMC (Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church) who tragically lost her life on November 8, 2025. Sr. Lilly was the AFJN Coordinator for the Women Empowerment Project (WEP) in Uganda and a dedicated advocate for justice, peace, and human rights.
In the News: AFJN Quoted in Daily Nigerian on US Military Intervention 5 Nov, 2025 - On November 4, 2025, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was quoted in Umar Audu's “AFJN cautions Trump administration against Military intervention in Nigeria” article featured in Daily Nigerian.
Press Statement: AFJN Urges the Trump Administration Not to Use US Military Intervention in Nigeria 3 Nov, 2025 - There is growing concern of United States (US) military intervention in Nigeria, after President Donald Trump’s weekend Truth Social posts calling for the redesignation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC). Given the complexity of Nigeria’s insecurity over the last fifteen years, and the US public's apprehension for foreign military engagements, AFJN strongly advises against US intervention (especially military intervention) as these actions have the potential to destabilize the country and region.
In the News: AFJN Community Dialogue Featured in The Calabash Newspaper 17 Oct, 2025 - On October 17, 2025, the Africa Faith and Justice Network's Just Governance Project was featured in James Tamba Lebbie's article "Breaking Barriers: AFJN Facilitates Dialogue between FG Gold and Valunia Community" in The Calabash Newspaper. 
Addressing the FDLR Question: A Pragmatic Path Toward Lasting Peace Between Rwanda and the DRC 17 Oct, 2025 - The question of the FDLR remains one of the most persistent and sensitive issues undermining stability in the Great Lakes Region. Despite multiple regional peace initiatives and security operations, the FDLR’s continued presence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to serve as both a security concern for Rwanda and a source of tension between Kigali and Kinshasa.
“TUISHI PAMOJA Remix” — A Hymn for Restorative Peace and Unity 17 Oct, 2025 - The song “TUISHI PAMOJA Remix” by the Chorale St. Michel of Rubare–Rutshuru was released on October 15, 2025, to promote peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in the eastern region. This artistic expression embodies the collective longing for peace, reconciliation, and justice of the Congolese people—especially the community to which these musicians belong.