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Diversity and Inclusion: From Rhetoric to Collective Faith Action : Faith to Action Network Convention
Every year, Faith to Action Network member organizations, partners, friends and allies gather to deliberate and reach consensus on issues they are grappling with. In 2019-2020, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the Network from holding more than…
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WELCOMING THE STRANGER CONSULTATIONS BY FAITH ACTORS IN AFRICA REPORT
In partnership with the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Faith to Action Network organised a series of regional consultations with faith actors in the East and Horn of Africa, Southern Africa and Northern Africa regions. The three consultations brought together 78 faith actors to share…
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Communique on World Refugee Day
We, the members and Friends of Faith to Action Network; Gathered here in Geneva Switzerland attending the International Conference entitled ‘Welcoming the Stranger and Shaping the Future’ ; Acknowledging and celebrating the important World Refugee Day observed on…
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Statement on the Day of the African Child
Faith to Action Network Steering Council and its members would like to join the African Continent and the rest of the world in commemorating the Day of the African Child. The African Committee of…
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Faith to Action Network_News Alerts
Faith to Action Network wishes to share with you our bi-weekly news alerts featuring stories from our network, upcoming events, a case study and job opportunities that might be of interest to you. We hope that the stories we have been…
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Youth for Change, Sexual Reproductive Health, and Rights in Malawi
Given their trusted and strong presence, there is tremendous potential for faith organizations to influence people’s choices on family health and wellbeing. However, some faith leaders and institutions do not always feel free to have honest and open discussions with adolescents and youth. In…
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COMMUNITIES RICHER IN DIVERSITY – UGANDA
The people of Yumbe district in Uganda are predominantly Muslim (76%) with a large Christian minority (24%). Yumbe and the entirety of the West Nile region was severely affected by both phases of the Ugandan civil war, through from 1979 to 2000, with various…
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COMMUNITIES RICHER IN DIVERSITY – KENYA
Kilifi County is home to Christians, Muslims and adherents of African Traditional Religions, primarily from the Mijikenda communities. The Kaya elders are custodians of cultural practices, beliefs, traditions and knowledge linked to and practiced by the Mijikenda communities. Over recent years, intergenerational tensions and…
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COMMUNITIES RICHER IN DIVERSITY – BURUNDI
Religious leaders are influential figures in Burundi and can play instrumental roles in promoting social cohesion in a context where the risk of ethnic polarisation is high. Fault lines in political power, economic wealth and ethnicity reinforce one another. While some faith…
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Masithethe!(Let’s talk!) – Advocacy for SRHR in SADC Region
Faith to Action Network in partnership with ACT Ubumbano and Brot für die Welt are working together to promote…
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