February 16, 2022 “Whatever is done for Africa without the African people is not for Africa.” A joint declaration of Social Movements and Peasant farmers, Faith-Based Organizations and CSO delivered at the “African People’s Summit” ahead of the 6th EU-Africa Summit,...
The Africa Faith and Justice Network invites you to "Global COVID Response: Lessons Learned and Next Steps" a free, cosponsored online event on Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (EST US and Canada). This event will showcase the U.S. grassroots and...
VIRTUAL ECUMENICAL ADVOCACY DAYS TAKING PLACE APRIL 25-27, 2022. EAD 2022 calls us into solidarity to restore, protect, and expand voting rights in the United States and to realize human rights around the world. As people of faith, we know each person to be created in...
by Jacques Bahati, Policy Analyst, Africa Faith and Justice Network and edited by David P. Mahoney, CFX A former human trafficker told Africa Faith and Justice Network on December 2, 2021, that his Middle Eastern partners had sent a video showing four men, aided...
December 23, 2021 By Sr. Astridah Banda, OP The workshop’s theme was “Religious Vocation, Justice Ministry and Evangelization” and was held from 12-17th November 2021. They were beautiful sunny days in November 2021 when all roads led to City of Hope Training Center...
By Ntama Bahati Jacques, Policy Analyst , Africa Faith and Justice Network Edited by David P. Mahoney, CFX Left to Right: Fr. Aniedi Okure, OP, Fomer AFJN Director, Mr. Ntama Bahati, AFJN , Policy Analyst, Mr. Rene Tchouamo, Radio Vox Ecclesia Director...
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 27, 2021 Washington, DC - Today, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) along with over twenty organizations and individuals including Former US Ambassador Stephen McFarland, sent a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee...
“Lets turn trash into cash!” -Nzambi Matee. A kenyan woman named Nzambi Matee is bringing positive change to Kenyan infrastructure by turning plastic waste into building products with her startup Gjenge Makers. Ms.Matee has expressed that she started the startup after...
How is Africa's wealth stolen? Where is the looting of Africa most intense today? What historical trends have brought African nations to the position they are in today? What can be done to move forward and create a more prosperous Africa? Join the Advocacy Network for...
October 12, 2021 Pictured: AFJN Youth Workshop in Jos By: Ayo Adeyemi, AFJN Student Intern The turbulent region of Jos is the capital of Nigeria’s Plateau state located in the middle belt of the country. The city has seen a rampant history of bombings, kidnappings,...
In October, ahead of the 2021 election in Jos, Nigeria, AFJN - Nigeria youth produced and circulated a video calling for nonviolence ahead of the elections. Generally elections in Nigeria are bloody and politician are known to use youth to perpetrate the violence. In...
By: Ayo Adeyemi, AFJN Fall Intern Ayo Adeyemi is a first-year undergraduate student at American University. She majors in Business, Language, and Culture with a language specialization in Mandarin Chinese. She has participated as a club-head of a Peace and Justice...