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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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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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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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Interfaith Brief on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Southern Africa Faith Leaders Support Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights for All In sub-Saharan Africa it is estimated that 39% of girls are married before their 18th birthday, while…
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Unpacking the Barriers to use of Family Planning
Faith to Action Network together with the consortium partners are implementing “Delivering Equitable and Sustainable Increases in Family Planning” (DESIP) project conducted an assessment to identify the key factors that limit the uptake of Family Planning in Marsabit County in Kenya. Interesting analogies emanated…
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Faith Leaders Championing For Family Planning in DESIP Supported Counties in Kenya
Family Planning is a central pillar of Kenya’s Reproductive Health programme and the wider national health priority as outlined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Health Act 2017, Kenya Health Sector Strategic & Investment Plan (KHSSP) 2013-17, Kenya Vision 2030 and Kenya…
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Nurturing Peaceful Co-existence Through Interfaith Collaborations: CRID Case Study Series 3
This paper documents lessons and impacts of interfaith interventions which the Communities Richer in Diversity (CRID) implemented in Kenya and Zanzibar respectively. The CRID projects basically intended to leverage the influence of religions, faith leaders, religious actors, and institutions in fostering peaceful coexistence. The…
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Shaping Youth Behaviour Through Interfaith Collaborations: CRID Case Study Series 2
This paper argues that implementing interfaith activities between the youth of different religions, cultures, gender, and age contributes to peaceful coexistence. The paper asserts that increased interaction helps shape their attitudes and the intended behaviours because it increases their knowledge and understanding about the…
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Shaping Youth Behaviour Through Interfaith Collaborations: CRID Case Study Series 1
Faith organisations play an important role in shaping youth behaviours and influencing their life choices. Faith leaders and their institutions wield immense power and opportunity to influence their followership. Indeed, religion remains a crucial component of people’s identities and contributes to moral, socio-political, and…
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