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
Join AFJN’s Dr. Rogers for Maryknoll’s Way of the Cross for Peace and Justice 12 Mar, 2026 - On April 3, 2026, you are invited to join Africa Faith and Justice Network's Executive Director, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers for Maryknoll's Office for Global Concerns' annual Good Friday "Way of the Cross for Peace & Justice." This outdoor event begins at noon (12:00 pm EDT) at the National Archives.
Cocoa Farmers, Justice, and the Preferential Option for the Poor 12 Mar, 2026 - Cocoa is one of the world’s most important agricultural commodities, sustaining millions of families across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Yet the farmers whose labor makes this global industry possible often struggle to meet even their most basic needs. This contradiction raises a fundamental moral question rooted in Catholic social teaching: can an economic system […]
Event: Africa Political Outlook “Forces of the Future” Speaking Engagement 11 Mar, 2026 - Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) Executive Director, is a speaker at the "Forces of the Future" (4th edition) Africa Political Outlook convening in Brussels. The March 26-27, 2026 event will feature "economic, industrial, scientific, political, cultural, diplomatic, and governmental decision-makers [...] to reimagine, rewrite, and define the rules of the game for tomorrow's Africa." 
Event: Inclusive Leadership – Women Representation in Nigerian Governance and Development 19 Feb, 2026 - The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) with Africa Faith and Justice Network Nigeria, is holding "Inclusive Leadership: Women Representation in Nigerian Governance and Development" on February 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm (Washington, DC); 6:00 pm (Abuja, Nigeria).
Ash Wednesday – Journeying Together, Towards a Just Africa 18 Feb, 2026 - Journeying Together, Towards a Just Africa This Lent, let us walk alongside our African brothers and sisters, as we reflect on Africa’s vibrant spirit and resilience amidst challenges, conflict, and inequality. As people of faith, we are called to accompany them, listen to their stories, and work towards justice. Reflect on the African saying, “If you want to […]
In the News: AFJN-Ghana Article on Tamale Briefing to End Early and Child Marriage and Domestic Servitude 9 Feb, 2026 - On February 7 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network Ghana wrote "Communities Empowered to Stop Early Child Marriage and Domestic Servitude" about the recent policy briefing that was held in Tamale, Ghana as part of the Women Empowerment Project.
Press Statement: USCCB and SECAM Joint Statement Calling for Faithful Action 3 Feb, 2026 - Yesterday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), with the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), released the joint statement “Brothers and Sisters in Hope: International Assistance and Mutual Solidarity between the Bishops and the Faithful of the United States and Africa.” The statement, centered around Catholic social thought’s key principles, includes a list of values to guide the faithful on how to navigate the current global climate. This statement comes ahead of the “Mass for Solidarity with the Bishops and Faithful of Africa” to be held on February 4th in Washington, DC.
AFJN-Ghana Report “Empowering Communities to End Child Marriage—One Step at a Time” 23 Jan, 2026 - On January 22, 2026, the Africa Faith and Justice Network Ghana published "Empowering Communities to End Child Marriage—One Step at a Time" about their December 10, 2025 "Interventions on Ending Early and Forced Child Marriages and Domestic Servitude in Selected Communities of the Northern Region Study" report by Maxwell Anamdare Asale (MPhil) and Lawrence Adukor Abanga (MSc). 
Submission of Statement for the Record to the US House Africa Subcommittee on Foreign Affairs 22 Jan, 2026 - On January 20, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), in partnership with DR CONGO FORWARD, submitted a formal Statement for the Record to the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Africa, in advance of the January 22, 2026 hearing on US engagement in the Great Lakes region. This statement challenges approaches to peace that prioritize short-term political agreements without addressing accountability for mass atrocities, foreign military intervention, and illicit resource exploitation.
In the News: AFJN-Ghana Article on Student Outreach 17 Jan, 2026 - On January 16, 2026, Africa Faith and Justice Network Ghana wrote "AFJN Ghana Sensitizes Students of St. Monica R/C JHS on Early Marriage and Domestic Servitude."
