Advocacy
A Missionary Cooperative Plan Reflection – Advancing Justice through Mutual Learning
After ten years with the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), I had the opportunity this year, in the month of April, to participate in the Diocese of Erie 2026 Missionary Cooperative Plan (Mission Appeal) on behalf of AFJN’s mission. Dr. Steven and I spent a weekend visiting four parishes in the rural Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania.
From Import Dependency to Health Sovereignty: Investing in Uganda’s Herbal Medicine Heritage
Africa carries roughly a quarter of the global disease burden but produces only about 3% of the…
AFJN to Participate in SECAM Justice and Peace Congress in Seychelles
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) has accepted an invitation from the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) to participate in its upcoming Congress for Justice and Peace Commissions. The Congress will be held in Seychelles from December 7 to 11, 2026, under the theme, “The Church in Africa at the service of creation, social justice and promotion of the common good.”
Event: Ebola Response & Lessons for Africa-Led Health Partnerships
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and the Advocacy Network for Africa (AdNA) invite you to “From the Current Crisis…
Ebola: Prevention, Trust, and the Case for Preparedness
This article draws on two U.S.-based awareness briefings intended to encourage international solidarity with affected communities. As…
Ghana: Protecting Land, Livelihoods, and Food Security
From July 17 to July 18, 2026, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) traveled to Ghana’s…
AFJN Interns Take the Call for Peace in the DRC to Capitol Hill
This summer, Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) interns brought the urgent crisis in eastern Democratic Republic…
Cameroon: AFJN and Local Authorities Hand Over 307 Birth Certificates to Previously Undocumented Children in Foumbot
Foumbot, Cameroon — July 14, 2026 — For 307 children in Foumbot, the receipt of a birth…
United States of America Turns 250!
In commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers shares a short reflection.
Monitoring the Progress of Soccer Girls in Tusani Ghana
May 27, 2026, was a joyful day for Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and the people…
AFJN Day of Service Immerses Interns in Living Out the Mission
By Riley DeSarboAFJN 2026 Summer Intern Tuesday June 2 marked the second annual day of service at…
AFJN Welcomes Our 2026 Summer Interns
AFJN Welcomes our 2026 Summer Interns: Makelah Arzu-Porter, Peaches L. Dargbeh, Riley DeSarbo, Aiden O’Connell, and Arthur Santana Queiroz.
Event: The 2026 Ebola Outbreak – Understanding the Crisis
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) and the Advocacy Network for Africa (AdNA) invite you to “The 2026 Ebola Outbreak – Understanding the Crisis” online event on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:00 am ET (Washington, DC). This event is free and open to the public. Registration requested.
Ethnic Hatred in Eastern Congo Is Not “Local Tension” – It Is a National Emergency
The attempted killing of two widows in Makeke lays bare how normalised identity‑based violence has become On…
Leaders on Mission: Building a Culture of Hope Panel Featuring Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers
AFJN Executive Director, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers will be speaking on a panel this year for the Executive Directors Network In-Service Day on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Washington, DC.
AFJN Walks with the Camino of Maryland in Support of the Day of the African Child
You are invited to join AFJN on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 for a ONE DAY WALK with the Camino of Maryland in support of the “Day of The African Child” (June 16).
A Catholic Social Teaching Perspective on Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2026 “Protecting People, Peace, and Planet!”
From April 20–22, 2026, the Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD) National Gathering convened in Washington, DC under the theme “Protecting People, Peace, and Planet.” The gathering reaffirmed that advocacy is not peripheral but essential to Christian discipleship. For the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), this commitment flows from the conviction that faith must shape public engagement, particularly in confronting injustice.
