Partners
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), with Africa New Day is cosponsoring “A Conversation About the Democratic Republic of the Congo” on October 6.
The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), with AFJN – Nigeria is holding a “Policy Briefing on Ending Domestic Servitude and Early Child Marriage” on September 22, 2025 at the Holy Ghost Cathedral Church Enugu, Nigeria.
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.
The Africa Faith and Justice Network, with AFJN – Ghana and other partners will be featured on Ewe24 TV at 7 pm (Ghana) on July 15, 2025. Additionally, the program will continue at 9 am (Ghana) on Amenuveve Radio 105.3 on July 17. Please see flier below and help spread the word.
AFJN Welcomes our 2025 Summer Interns Natalie Blouin, Roberto Castro, and Mokua Makori
This year, the celebration of the Ugandan Martyrs holds profound significance, not only for the Christian community but also for people of all faiths and backgrounds. Their story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion, empathy, and protection for those fleeing persecution.
The Africa Faith and Justice Network, along with Caritas Internationalis, Jubilee USA Network, and other organizations are highlighting the impact of debt on struggling nations. We also encourage all AFJN members in the Washington DC area to sign up for the Jubilee USA Network’s Relay of Hope event on May 28th at 9:15 am and participate in the Turn Debt into Hope Campaign.
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 Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Africa Faith and Justice Network Executive Director, as he speaks during the “Threads of Peace” in-person event held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:30 pm (EDT).
Today, the Catholic Church mourns the loss of the beloved Pope Francis. His rather sudden passing comes after a short greeting in St. Peter’s Square following the Easter Sunday Mass.
As we begin Holy Week: We pray for an end to conflicts and violence, that peace may flourish, and justice may prevail, bringing stability and security to all. We pray…
The Africa Faith and Justice Network, a member of the Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade (PPA), sent the “Call for Action on Mineral Traceability and Conflict Financing in Eastern DRC” letter to the PPA Leadership Team, urging them to take a clear and principled stance of the ongoing crisis in the DRC with particular emphasis on the issue of mineral extraction by unauthorized actors, including armed groups.
Join Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers, Africa Faith and Justice Network Executive Director, as he speaks on the panel of “Voices of People of Africa and African Descent: Addressing Present Challenges to Equality and Non-Discrimination” a hybrid event held on April 16 at 8:00 am EDT (US/Canada).
Coalition letter to President Donald Trump that reiterated how “debt relief and restructuring make effective economic and security policies, strengthening our country’s global moral leadership” and calling for “strong American leadership on debt relief and financial architecture reform.”
Today, the Catholic Task Force on Africa (CTFA), a group of organizations and individuals collaborating on just US-Africa relations centered on Catholic social thought, issued the following statement in recognition of International Women’s Day. Celebrated annually on March 8, International Women’s Day is a global occasion that honors the achievements of women in social, economic, cultural, and political fields. The CTFA urgently calls for the support and uplifting of women across Africa. CTFA, as an organization committed to justice and equality, stands in solidarity with African women calling for meaningful action to support policies that uplift and protect them.
The recent shift in US policies towards Africa has raised concerns about the future of US-Africa relations, leaving vital programs uncertain. Despite this challenge, some experts see this ‘America First’ shift as an opportunity for African nations to accelerate economic self-sufficiency by transitioning beyond aid as evidenced in the Sahel and other regions of Africa.
