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Music as a Catalyst for Peace: AFJN’s Impactful Unity through Diversity Program in the DRC

October 16, 2025

This program aims to foster peaceful coexistence among ethnic groups in the DRC, a country that has endured over three decades of conflict and division. AFJN’s approach centers on grassroots engagement. The initiative promotes reconciliation, conflict prevention, social cohesion, and the rebuilding of communities fractured by war.

AFJN Endorses the Joint Letter Ahead of the UN Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases

September 27, 2025

The Africa Faith and Justice Network was one of hundreds of Civil Society Organizations that signed the join statement “Ensuring the Primacy of the Right to Health, Prevention, and Conflict-of-Interest Safeguards at the 4th United Nations High-Level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases” sent to the United Nations ahead of their High Level Meetings.

In the News: AFJN Women Empowerment Featured in Ghana Webbers & My Joy Online

September 15, 2025

Africa Faith and Justice Network’s Women Empowerment Project was featured in the “Faith-based groups, Immigration Service intensify fight in Volta border communities” article in Ghana Webbers

In the News: Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN WEP Interview in Global Sisters Report

September 2, 2025

Sr. Eucharia Madueke, SNDdeN, was featured in Ayo Omotola’s article “Q&A with Sr. Eucharia Madueke, working to prevent gender-based violence in Nigeria” in Global Sisters Report.

AFJN Joins Call for Congress to Defend South Africa’s Sovereign Rights

August 27, 2025

Coalition members in urging the US Congress to reject bills HR 4051 and HR 2633, which aim to penalize South Africa for its lawful foreign policy decisions and engagement with the International Court of Justice.

AFJN’s Unity Through Diversity: Children Sing for a United Congo

August 27, 2025

In collaboration with its partners, including local peace-promoting musicians, AFJN released a children’s version of the song “Let Us Live Together Without Tribalism,” which has deeply resonated with the public. We invite you to support this message by watching, liking, and sharing the video to help amplify the children’s call for unity and peace.

AFJN Hosts Ambassador Jean Bosco Barege of the Republic of Burundi

August 6, 2025

On August 5, AFJN welcomed Ambassador Jean Bosco Barege of the Republic of Burundi and his team to our office for a rich exchange on humanitarian diplomacy, cultural engagement, and…

AFJN’s Annual Memorial Mass

July 23, 2025

This sacred gathering honors the profound contributions and enduring legacy of our late donors, board members, staff, and supporters whose dedication has strengthened AFJN in our mission.

In the News: AFJN Mentioned in Adom Online in Ghana

July 19, 2025

On July 18, AFJN was mentioned as a partner in Ivy Priscilla Setordjie’s article “Amewuga: Border town takes bold stand against human trafficking, child marriage, and modern slavery” featured in…

Coalition to Congress: Disapprove Arms Sales to the United Arab Emirates in Light of Their Support to the Rapid Support Forces’ in Sudan

June 6, 2025

On June 4, 2025, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was one of over 40 organization that signed on to the Center for Civilians in Conflict’s letter to Members of Congress calling for an end in arm sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in light of their support to the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) in Sudan.

Coalition to Senate: Oppose the One Big Beautiful Act

June 4, 2025

On June 3, AFJN was one hundreds of organizations that sent a letter to the Senate urging members to opposing the “One Big Beautiful Bill” due to its funding cuts that would eliminate healthcare, create food insecurity, and deepen poverty especially around marginalized communities.

Congress Must Reject Section 112105 of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and the Proposed 5% Tax on Remittances

May 23, 2025

The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) has taken a firm stand against Section 112105 of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which proposes a 5% excise tax on international remittances. As part of our mission to promote just US-Africa policy, we oppose this measure that unfairly burdens African migrants and their families who rely on these funds for survival.

Join AFJN for Maryknoll’s Way of the Cross for Peace & Justice – April 18

April 16, 2025

On April 18, 2025, AFJN is joining Maryknoll’s Office of Global for Global Concerns for their annual Good Friday “Way of the Cross for Peace & Justice.”

2024 AFJN End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Updates

April 3, 2025

Read the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s 2024 End of Year Report: Activity Highlights and Updates

AFJN eBulletin | December 2024

December 31, 2024

Read the AFJN eBulletin | December 2024

AFJN Launches ‘Unity Through Diversity’ Peace Project in Eastern Congo

August 29, 2024

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…

Building Lasting Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo: The Role of Music in Promoting Ethnic Diversity and Unity

August 21, 2024

Background The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been afflicted by ethnic-based violence, particularly in its eastern regions of North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri provinces. Since 1996, foreign…

Peace First Concert in Goma/DR Congo

August 20, 2024

On June 19, 2024, AFJN partnered with Aimable Mugisha and his music band, Amahoro Youth (Youth for Peace), to promote peaceful coexistence, unity and diversity while celebrating the 15th anniversary…

Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2024 Spring Summit

May 1, 2024

Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2024 Spring Summit “Faith in Action: Advancing Human Rights and Peace for All” an in-person event.

2023 AFJN End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Activities

March 1, 2024

Read the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s 2023 End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Activities