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May the God of love, hope, and peace fill your hearts with abundance and bless you throughout the years. AFJN is so grateful for your prayers, support, and witness.
In August 2024, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) launched the “Unity Through Diversity” peacebuilding project in Goma, Eastern Congo. This initiative leverages music to promote peaceful coexistence and…
On July 17, 2024, Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), had the privilege of addressing the ministerial plenary at the 2024 United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) High-Level Segment in New York. The theme of the general debate was “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: delivering sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions.”
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”.
While recognizing that business is important to Sierra Leone’s growth, the “focus on policies [must be done] in such a way that […] natural resources” are protected keeping in mind that “[w]e cannot multiply this land […] so we have to make sure that we protect it, and that’s the main job that we do” said Dr. Rogers
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.
On May 30th, “U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Announce Direct File as Permanent Free Tax Filing Option, All 50 States and D.C. Invited to Join in Filing Season 2025” in their press release. The Africa Faith and Justice Network, was one of the 256 organizations who signed the Coalition for Free and Fair Filing’s letter calling to expand and make permanent the IRS Direct File.
On May 29, 2024 Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Executive Director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network, was interviewed on Background Briefing with Ian Masters’ “Today’s Election in South Africa as a Referendum on the ANC”.
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.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2024 Spring Summit “Faith in Action: Advancing Human Rights and Peace for All” an in-person event.
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).
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…
On February 28, 2024 AFJN Executive Director Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers was featured on “Why Does Russia Need Africa?” Straight Talk Africa.
The Africa Faith and Justice Network urges Senegal’s President Macky Sall to honor the original election date of February 25, 2024.