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
In the News: AFJN Exe. Dir. on Religion News Service 3 Jul, 2024 - On July 2, 2024, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network, was quoted in Aleja Hertzler-McCain's article "Partners of US Catholic bishops’ social justice department adjust after layoffs".
Juneteenth – Together Let Us Celebrate Our True Freedom in Christ 13 Jun, 2024 - On Juneteenth, June 19, 2024, at noon EDT (USA and Canada) join the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) in the Celebration of the Eucharist as we reflect on Christ as the Source of our true freedom. The Celebrant is Rev. Barthelemy Bazemo, MAfr, a Priest with the Missionaries of Africa and AFJN Board Member. This hybrid event is open to all.
The Suffering Church in Africa: How Africans in the Diaspora Can Respond 8 Jun, 2024 - The goal of this panel discussion is to explore, in brief, the suffering of the African Church, to create the awareness of this suffering in the minds of Africans in the diaspora and to explore ways they can respond.
Africa Day 2024: Reflections on Unity and Economic Independence 24 May, 2024 - But while Africa is growing fast, it is not growing together. Pan-African solidarity has given way to national self-interest, putting the continent at crossroads and undermining its progress.
AFJN Mourns the Passing of Sr. Teresita Weind, SNDdeN 3 May, 2024 - AFJN Mourns the Passing of Sr. Teresita Weind, SNDdeN - Memorial Mass, Saturday, May 11, 2024 Cincinnati, OH
Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2024 Spring Summit 1 May, 2024 - Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2024 Spring Summit "Faith in Action: Advancing Human Rights and Peace for All" an in-person event.
Kanuwloe: How Land Grabbing is displacing and impoverishing one Rural Community in Ghana’s Volta Region 10 Apr, 2024 - Through AFJN’s work, awareness has been raised in several communities in Ghana over the years. With support from our members, grantors and local partners, AFJN’s advocacy continues to play a crucial role in reversing the risk that undermines domestic efforts in increasing food production and food security for Africa’s vulnerable.
Civil Society Policy Forum Event on Governance Reform 3 Apr, 2024 - The Africa Faith and Justice Network, Center for Accountability and Rule of Law, Ghana Integrity Initiative, and Jubilee USA Network invite you to "Governance Reform Through Transparency: The Role of Civil Society in Combatting Corruption" on April 18, 2024 from 11:15 am - 12:45 pm EDT (USA & Canada). 
Happy Easter! 30 Mar, 2024 - Happy Easter from Africa Faith and Justice Network
Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN Presents at United Nations Parallel Event 19 Mar, 2024 - On March 16, Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, AFJN Women Empowerment Project Coordinator, presented at the United Nations’ parallel event “An Intergenerational Panel: Confronting Poverty Through Diverse Lenses” at the invitation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and Trinity University. This event brought together sisters and students to “discuss the concept of the feminization […]