Resources

DRC President Speech Analysed by Mr. Emmanuel Sekiyoba – Video Premiere

December 16, 2020

Join AFJN as we premiere our video “DRC President Speech Analysed by Mr. Emmanuel Sekiyoba and Bahati Jacques.” They will discuss the Presidents November 6th speech and what is needed for the reforms mentioned to take place – It requires action from all

Is Foreign Aid to Africa Relevant? – Video Premiere with Mrs. Imani Countess

December 11, 2020

Tune in to the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s (AFJN) YouTube Channel today, December 11th, at 2:00 pm ET (US and Canada) by clicking here, for our YouTube Video Premiere “Is Foreign Aid to Africa Relevant?” with Mrs. Imani Countess, Director at U.S./Africa Bridge Building Project and Fellow at the Open Society Foundation. Mrs. Countess works on issues of illicit financial flows and their devastating effect on developing countries.

Covid-19 Global Response a Must – AFJN YouTube Video Premiere

December 10, 2020

Learn why there must be a Global Response to COVID-19 that includes Special Drawing Rights by watching this video.

AFJN Poster Presentation for USAID 2020 Summit on Strategic Religious Engagement

September 30, 2020

The USAID Summit on Strategic Religious Engagement began in 2020. The event was originally to be held in Washington, DC in October and would have various types of engagement but due to COVID-19, it had to be moved online. The Africa Faith and Justice Network was able to submit a poster presentation “People Centered Projects Transforming Communities.”

In the News: AFJN cosponsored event featured in Vanguard

August 11, 2020

On August 11, 2020, the Africa Faith and Justice Network’s co-sponsored event on AGRA was featured in Agbonkhese Oboh’s article “HOMEF, AFJN, others fault AGRA, seek alternative for agric in…

AFJN referenced in the International Institute for Counter Terrorism

January 13, 2019

On January 13, 2019, the Africa Faith and Justice Network was referenced in Dr. Shaul Shay’s article “Egypt and the CEN-SAD counterterrorism” in International Institute for Counter Terrorism. Read the…

A Briefing on Just Governance and the Work of the Catholic Church in Liberia

July 20, 2018

All are welcome to join the Africa Faith and Justice Network for a briefing on just governance and citizen participation in Liberia on August 7, 2018 from 10-12. At The Catholic University of America.

AFJN Board Members remembered, Fr. Jim Noonon

May 10, 2018

Fr. Jim Noonon, Maryknoll Missionary from Vermont, died yesterday, May 7th, at the age of 83, from cancer. He was an extraordinary character — decent, empathetic, funny, humble, intelligent and…

AFJN Board Member Fr. Luigi Zanotto 1940-2018

April 3, 2018

Fr Luigi Zanotto, a Comboni Missionary, died in late March. Fr. Luigi was a zealous missionary who brought to his passion for justice and right relationships to both his pastoral…

Annual Report: 2017 Activity Highlights & Updates

March 9, 2018

Dear Friends, Your outstanding support for the Africa Faith & Justice Network propelled us to new frontiers in Africa and in the United States. Our advocacy in Washington, education programs…

2013 Meeting / 30th Anniversary

March 1, 2013

AFJN celebrates 30 years!

Educate and Advocate: 2010 Conference follow-up!

April 19, 2010

Last weekend, AFJN hosted its 2010 annual meeting and conference, entitled “Justice in Africa: On Whose Terms” featuring Fr. Peter Henriot, S.J. as a keynote. Nearly 150 individuals – missionaries, students, activists, scholars, and more – from across the U.S. and from several African nations, all gathered in Rosslyn, VA to share and learn from one another.

Find Out More About Conflict in DRC

February 6, 2006

To learn more about the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, please visit the following websites/organizations:

2004 Africa Faith and Justice Annual Meeting

October 3, 2004

From October 2-3, members came together for the Annual Meeting to honor the San Egidio community for their peacemaking work in Africa.