AFJN News, Articles, and Information
In 2025 AFJN Staff started a new tradition that is based in Catholic Social Teaching of spending a day of work to give back to the local community by serving with the Archdiocese of Washington's Share Food Network. This year AFJN would like to invite you to join us...
Music Artist for Peace during the Peace Caravan in Rubare, Eastern DR Congo In Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where conflict has persisted for more than three decades, peacebuilding demands more than political agreements—it requires a transformation...
You are invited to "AFJN Walks with the Camino of Maryland in Support of the Day of the African Child" on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:45 am for a ONE-DAY WALK of the Camino. While the full Camino is several weeks long (June 8 - 21), AFJN will only be participating...
Bringing our message to the Hill—engaging Senator Angela Alsobrooks' staff during Ecumenical Advocacy Days From April 20–22, 2026, the Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD) National Gathering convened in Washington, DC under the theme “Protecting People, Peace, and Planet.”¹...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 13, 2026For media interviews contactLydia Andrews, Communications Manager AFJN Letter to Pope Leo XIV Ahead of Visit to Africa Highlighting Key Concerns Washington, DC - On Friday, ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s maiden visit to Africa, Africa Faith...
In 2026, our nation faces massive upheaval and multiple crises. But as Christians, we remain hopeful as we persevere in the midst of fear and uncertainty. We remain true to the gospel, true to Jesus’s call to love our neighbor as ourselves. Given the many challenges...
Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) Executive Director, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, was quoted in Rhina Guidos' "Washington's Way of the Cross calls out suffering caused by US government" April 3, 2026 article in National Catholic Reporter. Read the full article...
Easter Reflection As we celebrate this sacred Easter season, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) extends warm wishes to you and your loved ones for a blessed and hope-filled celebration. In Christ’s suffering, sacrifice, and resurrection, we are reminded of a...
AFJN with 90 organizations sent the "Reject Threatening HIV and Other Medical Assistance to Zambia Over Critical Minerals" to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on March 26, 2026, following reports of US withholding lifesaving medical aid regarding the minerals trade...
