Justice
The Africa Faith and Justice Network advocates for justice both within the US and in Africa. AFJN’s work includes educating and tackling the different forms of injustice. Read about the different ways we are empowering women to fight injustice in the communities through the Women’s Empowerment Project. AFJN also has delved deeper into systemic injustice within the US and abroad and the new movement sparked by George Floyd’s death. AFJN advocated for release of prisoners with minor offenses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to uphold the Constitution.
Women’s Empowerment Project
AFJN’s Women’s Empowerment Project continues to be making strides in Uganda, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Ghana. In 2021, AFJN expanded the program to include workshops in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In Africa, religious sisters have taken to the airwaves talking about child labor, domestic and gender based violence, human trafficking, youth empowerment and other issues relevant to their communities. To learn more, click here.
Just Governance
AFJN continues in the fight against corruption by educating and advocating for increased transparency and accountability. Members of the community are being emboldened to stop paying bribes and demand integrity in their schools, businesses, communities, and governments.
CALAR Initiative – A Declaration: Africa Remember Who You Are
The Coalition for Africa’s Liberation and Restoration (CALAR), initiated by the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), was launched on Africa’s Liberation Day on May 25, 2020 to mobilize Africans on the continent and in the diaspora in order to claim their rights and dignity and protect their heritage and resources against those whose actions continue to exploit Africa, and subjects Africans at home and abroad to all forms of indignities. Sign the Declaration, Pray for African Renewal, and watch the kickoff event video here.
Other Projects
AFJN has many projects going on to see some of the projects that we are focusing on at this time click here.
Latest News
- A Prayer for International Women’s Day 8 Mar, 2024 - Join AFJN as we pray on International Women's Day.
- 2023 AFJN End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Activities 1 Mar, 2024 - Read the Africa Faith and Justice Network's 2023 End of Year Report: Activity Highlights & Activities
- AFJN Exe. Dir. Rogers on Straight Talk Africa 1 Mar, 2024 - On February 28, 2024 AFJN Executive Director Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers was featured on "Why Does Russia Need Africa?" Straight Talk Africa.
- AFJN Urges Senegal Government to Honor February Election Date 7 Feb, 2024 - The Africa Faith and Justice Network urges Senegal's President Macky Sall to honor the original election date of February 25, 2024.
- AFJN Exe. Dir. Interviewed on Go Forth Podcast 5 Jan, 2024 - On January 4, 2024, AFJN Executive Director Dr. Steven Nabieu Rogers was interviewed on Go Forth, a podcast by the U.S. Catholic Mission Association.
- AFJN eBulletin | December 2023 29 Dec, 2023 - Read the AFJN eBulletin | December 2023
- Compliments of the Season from the AFJN Family to You 24 Dec, 2023 - Compliments of the Season. Merry Christmas!
- Giving Tuesday – Consider Giving to AFJN 28 Nov, 2023 - Consider giving to Africa Faith and Justice Network this Giving Tuesday
- AFJN Joins 131 Others Calling for Temporary Protected Status for the DRC 10 Nov, 2023 - On November 9, 2023, AFJN was one of 131 organizations and leaders who sent a letter to President Biden, Secretary Blinken, and Secretary Mayorkas calling for them "to designate the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) [due to the] escalating armed conflicts [that] have further aggravated a dire humanitarian crisis".
- AFJN urges the Biden administration to implement The White House Global Water Strategy for Africa 8 Nov, 2023 - In a meeting with US Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md) on Thursday, November 2, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) urged the Biden administration to implement The White House Global Water Security Action Plan that was published by the administration in 2022. Conveying the message to the Senator at his Capitol Hill office, we […]