Staff Interns
The first African women to address the U.N. General Assembly
Out of the 193 total United Nations (UN) Member states, 54 represent African countries. Only four women representing their own countries have addressed its General Assembly. This is an important forum for a head of state to not only represent their country internationally, but also to stand out by making the country’s position on issues known on an international scale.
Rev. Thomas P. Tunney, C.S.Sp., Former AFJN Board of Directors Member, Enters Eternal Life
Fr. Thomas P. Tunney, C.S.Sp. of Bethel Park, a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit and former member of the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN)’s Board of Directors (2013-2017), died peacefully on October 14, 2020 at Manor Care in Whitehall, PA. He was 85 years old.
AFJN Welcomes Fall 2020 Interns!
The Africa Faith and Justice Network welcomes our fall interns: Yousra Hasona, Iman Mekonen, and Mariah Omer.
Welcome to Our 2020 Fall Intern, Yousra Hasona
Yousra Hasona is a lawyer and researcher from Palestine. She have a master degree in criminal law, and currently a master student at conflict management and humanitarian work program, she is working mainly on the issue of child soldiers and restorative justice especially in the Arab Spring countries.
AFJN Welcomes New Fellow: Rev. John Bosco Lugonja
Please join us as we welcome Rev. John Bosco Lugonja to the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) as our newest fellow.
AFJN Expert: Aniedi Okure
Aniedi Okure is a Catholic priest and a member of the Order of Preachers (OP). Since 2011, he has served as the Executive Director of Africa Faith & Justice Network (AFJN). Under his leadership AFJN has expanded its personnel and programs; from a Washington focus on United States-Africa policy to building coalitions of Africans across the continent and engaging them in social analysis and practical advocacy for systemic change in their communities.
Welcome to Our 2020 Fall Intern, Mariah Omer
Mariah Omer is a candidate in the MA: Theology and Peace Studies program at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Indiana. She is completing a first year of study and is expecting to graduate in May 2021.
Welcome to Our 2020 Fall Intern, Iman Mekonen
Iman is a junior at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she majors in international social justice studies and minors in political science. She is also studying Arabic as her language of choice. In the local community, she serves as a youth mentor for underrepresented communities and is a member of VCU Globe, a globally focused organization that interacts with international students and community members. At VCU, Iman works as the editor of the Spectrum (Arts & Culture) section of The Commonwealth Times, VCU’s student newspaper, where she reports on the arts and culture scene in Richmond.
Job Description: Executive Director, Africa Faith and Justice Network
About the African Faith and Justice Network The Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) is a Catholic…
Goodbye Dear Friend – Lucy Tyson Huffman (1941-2020)
On August 27, 2020 the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) said goodbye to Lucy Huffman, a dear friend passionately dedicated to the mission. Not even ill health could deter her from serving.
“When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.” – African Proverb
Inspired by the African Proverb, on June 22nd and 23rd, Nigerian youth gathered online to unite in an effort to combat sexual violence. The two-day workshop, Voices for Change, sponsored by the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) Nigeria, had over 68 youth participants who ranged from high school freshmen to university graduate students. During the workshop participants learned how to identify sexual violence, participated in advocacy training, and took action.
Summer’s Here and AFJN’s Interns are Already Hard at Work!
The Africa Faith and Justice Network is excited to have three very qualified interns this year for…
Welcome to Our 2020 Summer Intern, Chazmine A. Moore
Chazmine is a rising junior at Villanova University, where she majors in Political Science and Communications and…
Welcome to Our 2020 Summer Intern, Mia Kilpatrick
Mia Kilpatrick just completed her sophomore year at Wofford College. She is majoring in International Affairs and…
Welcome to Our Returning Summer Intern, Philip Brooks
Philip Brooks is a senior at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He majors in international relations…
Welcome to our Fall Intern, Ebony Tyson
Ebony Tyson is a rising senior majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology at North…
Welcome to our 2019 Spring Intern Adwoa Ohemeng
Adwoa Ohemeng is originally from Ghana and is pursuing her Bachelors Degree here in the United States….
Welcome to our 2019 Spring Intern Maranata Zemede
Maranata Zemede is a senior at Fresno Pacific University in Fresno California and is pursuing a bachelors…
